Nigerian music legend, King Sunny Ade celebrates his 77th birthday
Popular Nigerian musician King Sunny Ade has marked another year around the calendar. The music legend turned 77 years old yesterday, Friday, September 22, 2023. King Sunny Ade is a renowned musician known for his different kinds of music. He is a jùjú singer and he is also a songwriter. He plays different kinds of instruments including the guitar and talking drum.
His real name is Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye but he is known popularly as king Sunny Ade. He was born in 1946 in Osogbo, Nigeria. He is one of the first African stars who gained international recognition.
He formed a band in 1967 and in 1982, he was signed to a record label which is Island Records. He is a very influential music legend and many fans and singers and stars have taken the opportunity to celebrate him for his contributions in music.
Popular Nigerian musician King Sunny Ade has marked another year around the calendar. The music legend turned 77 years old yesterday, Friday, September 22, 2023. King Sunny Ade is a renowned musician known for his different kinds of music. He is a jùjú singer and he is also a songwriter. He plays different kinds of instruments including the guitar and talking drum.
His real name is Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye but he is known popularly as king Sunny Ade. He was born in 1946 in Osogbo, Nigeria. He is one of the first African stars who gained international recognition.
He formed a band in 1967 and in 1982, he was signed to a record label which is Island Records. He is a very influential music legend and many fans and singers and stars have taken the opportunity to celebrate him for his contributions in music.