Fans of legendary Nigerian musician Sunday Adegeye, popularly known as King Sunny Ade (KSA), have celebrated him with goodwill messages as he marks his 80th birthday.
Fans, admirers and colleagues took to social media on Tuesday to share tributes and prayers for the jùjú music maestro, who has spent more than six decades on stage.
King Sunny Ade, born on September 22, 1946, in Ondo State, began his musical career with Moses Olaiya’s Federal Rhythm Dandies before forming the Green Spots in 1967, which later became African Beats.
He gained international recognition in the 1980s after signing with Island Records and releasing albums including “Juju Music” and “Synchro System”.
His 1980 album “Synchro System” earned him a Grammy nomination, making him the first Nigerian to receive a Grammy nomination, while his 1998 album “Odu” was also nominated for Best World Music Album.
KSA has received numerous honours, including induction into the Hard Rock Café Hall of Fame in 2016 and the Headies Hall of Fame in 2021. He is also a recipient of the Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR).
His 80th birthday has continued to attract tributes from music veterans, including Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, who celebrated his musical journey and their decades-long relationship.
