King Sunny Ade & His African Beats

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King Sunny Adé (Sunday Adeniyi, born 1946) is by far the most popular performer of Nigerian Jùjú music. With his band, King Sunny Ade and His African Beats, King Sunny Ade became an international star across Africa during the mid-1980s, touring and gaining a significant audience in the United States and Europe as well. He is known as the Minister of Enjoyment. Born to a Nigerian royal family in Ondo, Ade left grammar school to pursue his career, which began with Moses Olaiya's Federal Rhythm Dandies, a highlife band. He left to form The Green Spots in 1967. He formed a record l… read more
King Sunny Adé (Sunday Adeniyi, born 1946) is by far the most popular performer of Nigerian Jùjú music. With his band, King Sunny Ade and His African Beats, King Sunny Ade became an international star across Africa during the mid-1980s, touring and gaining a significant audience in the United… read more
King Sunny Adé (Sunday Adeniyi, born 1946) is by far the most popular performer of Nigerian Jùjú music. With his band, King Sunny Ade and His African Beats, King Sunny Ade became an international star across Africa during the mid-1980s, touring and gaining a significant audience in the United States and Europe as well. He is known as the Minister of Enjoyment. Bo… read more

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1 Alhaji Olalekan Makanjuola Alhaji Olalekan Makanjuola
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2 Ariya Special Werepe Masomo
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3 Ori Mi Ja Fun Mi - Oro Ile Aiye - Olowo Jeun Jeje - Alhaji Mukaiia Onabanjo - Segun Akanni Laiwola Ori Mi Ja Fun Mi - Oro Ile Aiye - Olowo Jeun Jeje - Alhaji Mukaiia Onabanjo - Segun Akanni Laiwola
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4 Omode Omela - Igun Nyeyin - Tiwa Ni Yio Bori Won - Asa Waun Titi - Afefe Yeye Omode Omela - Igun Nyeyin - Tiwa Ni Yio Bori Won - Asa Waun Titi - Afefe Yeye
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5 Ma Jaiye Oni / 365 Is My Number/The Message 365 Is My Number/The Message
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