Friday, 23 December 2016

Juju Musicians: King Sunny Adé

Sunday Adeniyi (born, 22 September 1946)


Multi-instrumentalist and Singer/Songwriter, King Sunny Adé, is a pioneer of Modern World Music. He is noted for his introduction of other instruments into the Juju genre, his numerous contributions to the international music landscape and his influence on Nigerian Artist. He continues to perform and has now also branched into Teaching and the Business world. Please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Ja funmi, Mo ti mo and Merciful God

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Sunny_Adé
Background information
Birth nameSunday Adeniyi
Also known asKing of Juju, Sunny Ade, Minister of Enjoyment
Born22 September 1946 (age 70)
OshogboOsun State, Nigeria
GenresJùjú
Years active1960s–present
LabelsI.R.S. Records

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