Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has felicitated with Juju music legend, Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, popularly known as King Sunny Ade, as he marks his 80th birthday.
Sanwo-Olu, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, described KSA as a global music icon and one of Africa’s pioneers who took Nigerian music to the world stage.
He added that King Sunny Ade is one of the first African musicians to achieve international acclaim, bringing honour not only to Nigeria but to the entire continent.
The governor noted that for over six decades, King Sunny Ade had remained a reference point in the creative industry, using his craft to promote unity, joy and culture.
He said: “KSA is an elder statesman, a community leader, a respected music maestro of our generation and a man who has used music as a tool to spread joy across all sections of our country, bringing us together for the common good.
“We thank God for His grace upon Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye and for using music as a tool for a good cause in our society. He has used his music and intellect very well for over six decades to galvanise humanity.
“On behalf of my family and the people of Lagos State, I celebrate our own King Sunny Ade at 80. He is not just a music maestro but an elder statesman and a community leader who has brought honour to Nigeria. We pray for greater strength and continued relevance for him.”
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