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The famous 1971 handshake between musicians Sunny Ade and Ebenezer Obey.

The handshake is historically instructive as it became newsworthy at the particular time following claims of a rivalry which lasted for many years.

Recently, Ebenezer Obey said the rivalry was a concoction by fans and the media. "The competition between myself and KSA was projected by fans and media. It almost turned our music into politics. I thank God it never happened.

Every time, it was “Obey this, Sunny that”, we both always ensured that we neutralised all that fake rivalry. This was why I said that in one-word musicians should not see themselves as competitors but as contributors to the growth of the Nigerian music industry," he said.

Meanwhile Happy 79th Birthday to a living legend, Juju Maestro, King Sunday Adegeye aka King Sunny Ade
📊 🚨King Sunny Ade isFirst Nigerian Artiste to be nominated for Grammy in 1983 for his work "Synchro System" 📀🎵

- He took JuJu music to the world 🌎

These are legends that Nigeria should celebrate, not some dumb politicians.

Both are very Good artist I grew up listening to them on Record Player

It is absolutely a blessing for Nigeria and for Juju music lovers worldwide that BOTH founding fathers of Juju music are very much alive, and both still taking to the stage to play their timeless tunes for new generations to enjoy.

The longevity and robust health of King Sunny Ade and Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey is testimony to lives lived in moderation and avoidance of the vices that have felled so many other younger performers.

Oliver De coque, Sunny Adetu, Paul Dario, Ebenezer Obey.

No be today...
You won't believe they're actually legends until you watch them perform.
If you think it's easy, try it.

Legends are made, not born. These are self made Legends

Classic artist with several evergreen

Classic artist with several evergreen

The legends of my omoluabi culture. Carry on sirs......our Evergreens 🙌🙌🙌

Davido and Wizkid of our time


see how time flies

Legends no caps.

I remember when I like listening to Chief commander "ketekete" even when I don't actually know what he was saying.

Someone later interpreted the meaning to me, I it does make whole lot of sense to me.

pdppower:
These are legends that Nigeria should celebrate, not some dumb politicians.

But they make their money when politicians throw owambe parties nah.

HisaacPlus:
The famous 1971 handshake between musicians Sunny Ade and Ebenezer Obey.

The handshake is historically instructive as it became newsworthy at the particular time following claims of a rivalry which lasted for many years.

Recently, Ebenezer Obey said the rivalry was a concoction by fans and the media. "The competition between myself and KSA was projected by fans and media. It almost turned our music into politics. I thank God it never happened.

Every time, it was “Obey this, Sunny that”, we both always ensured that we neutralised all that fake rivalry. This was why I said that in one-word musicians should not see themselves as competitors but as contributors to the growth of the Nigerian music industry," he said.

Meanwhile Happy 79th Birthday to a living legend, Juju Maestro, King Sunday Adegeye aka King Sunny Ade
📊 🚨King Sunny Ade isFirst Nigerian Artiste to be nominated for Grammy in 1983 for his work "Synchro System" 📀🎵

- He took JuJu music to the world🌎

Sunny contributed his quota to Juju music.
But we should stop using all this Grammy award thing to judge or rate musicians. Bob Marley never won a Grammy but he i far greater and better than most of those that won those awards.
If you watched and listen to Ebenezer Obey's shows and gigs in Europe,US and Canada earlier, you would realize that every one of them did their best.

Fans are always the problem, trying hard to create enmity between celebrities.

Talk of Ronaldo and Messi fans;
Wizkid and Davido fans.

Thank God these legends knew better than to allow themselves become enemies over non-existent issues!

pdppower:
These are legends that Nigeria should celebrate, not some dumb politicians.

We shouldn’t celebrate politicians, by your name is Pdp Power?

Barrister, Ayinla Omowura, Yusuf Olatunji are the OGs

Raxxye:
Fans are always the problem, trying hard to create enmity between celebrities.

Ronaldo and Messi fans
Wizkid and David fans

What of Tupac Amaru Shakur, versus The Notorious BIG, or 50 cent, vs Jah Rule?

Badb0y4lyf:
Both are very Good artist I grew up listening to them on Record Player

At your age, you still call yourself this kind of name! Don't you feel you are older than this kind of monicker?!

The Older The Finer , They Are Looking More Refined , May God Bless And Make Our Old Age Finer

Two legends. Grew up listening to them all the time at home.

PDPdestroyer:
Barrister, Ayinla Omowura, Yusuf Olatunji are the OGs

Haruna Isola too and Bobby Benson.

Both featured in this 1960 Nigerian movie.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qect3l0IXiA?si=4HJwNZQsNKQf5Z8w

olabrad:
At your age, you still call yourself this kind of name! Don't you feel you are older than this kind of monicker?!

What concerns u, at your own age, u can call yourself olabrad?

Both are living legends and should be celebrated throughout their lifetime. I still listen to both of them songs, they are evergreen!

Time flies. We all we grow old in good and sound health.

Jakumo:
It is absolutely a blessing for Nigeria and for Juju music lovers worldwide that BOTH founding fathers of Juju music are very much alive, and both still taking to the stage to play their timeless tunes for new generations to enjoy.

The longevity and robust health of King Sunny Ade and Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey is testimony to lives lived in moderation and avoidance of the vices that have felled so many other younger performers.

Gbsmsulotey, end of thread , vices like Alcohol/ drugs/ etc

How can everyone have throwbacks except a whole Chicago President? Where did he emerge from?

Thank you for all you do, legends.
Your music remains evergreen.

To be privileged to be in show that featured KSA at Jogor Hotel and Suites, Ibadan, Oyo State in December, last year, was indeed fantastic.

I was practically held spellbound by his mellifluous voice and "youthful" agility.

He was looking far younger than his age as he rendered his captivating vibes one after the other.

I join millions across the globe in wishing him sound health, long life and prosperity.


Mr Ariya himself!




Cheers!





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