King Sunny Ade

King Sunny Ade

King Sunny Ade

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Latest Release

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  • Live Dance
  • September 2023
  • 1 Song

Top Songs

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Eje Nlo Gba Ara Mi
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Sunny Ti De Ariya
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Oluwa Lo Yan Mi
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Yoruba
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Esubiribiri Ebomi

Albums

  • King Sunny Ade live 1

    Sep 2023 • 1 song

  • Juju Music of the 80's

    Jan 2023 • 2 songs

  • Classics, Vol. 2: Ekilo Fomo Ode & the Way Forward

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King Sunny Ade

Biography

King Sunny Ade is the undisputed king of juju music, the dance-inspiring hybrid of western pop and traditional African music with roots in the guitar tradition of Nigeria. Although he's yet to equal the success that he enjoyed with his early-'80s albums and American tours, Ade and his band, His African Beats, continue to weave an infectious blend of electric guitars, synthesizers and multi-layered percussion. Born to a family of Nigerian royalty, Ade left school to pursue a career in music. In the mid-'60s, he performed with a highlife band, Moses Olaiya's Federal Rhythm Dandi...
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