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King Sunny Ade

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Born
20 September 1946 (age 77)
Born In
Osun, Nigeria
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 label … 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 Play track Juju Music Ja Funmi
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2 Play track Seven Degrees North Merciful God
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3 Play track Seven Degrees North Appreciation
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4 Classics, Vol. 2: Ekilo Fomo Ode & the Way Forward Eni Binu Wa
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5 Play track Ja Fun Mi - Instrumental Ja Fun Mi - Instrumental
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6 Play track Juju Music Eje Nlo Gba Ara Mi
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7 Play track Juju Music Sunny Ti De Ariya
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8 Play track Juju Music Ma Jaiye Oni
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9 Classics, Vol. 1: Let Them Say & Edide Mo Ti Gohun Oluwa
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10 e dide [get up] Orisun Iye
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    1 Jan 1982 · 7 tracks

    Juju Music
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  2. 12,875 listeners

    11 Feb 2003 · 10 tracks

    The Best of the Classic Years
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  3. 9,145 listeners

    1 Jan 2002 · 12 tracks

    King Of Juju
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  4. 7,451 listeners

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    Synchro System
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