Sunny Ade is still king at 70
AS legendary Juju maestro, King Sunny Ade aka KSA turns 70, his life is mirrored by outstanding achievements and contributions to the global music stage.
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The Ondo native has not slowed down on his impeccable strides on the world stage.
Here are a few reasons KSA remains king at 70:
1. He’s still touring the world: The demand for KSA’s music around the world hasn’t waned. He is still selling out shows all over the world.
2. His live performances are still very engaging; When KSA performs, it’s never a dull moment. He still has a masterful way of thrilling his audience, and they in turn take to their feet to dance!
3. He still plays live instruments: KSA’s masterful attention to details in pulling the strings of his guitar is still one to marvel about. He hasn’t lost an idea about the deft movement of his hands.
4. He still has his enchanting dance moves: Suffice to say, KSA is still fit as fiddle. Age is never a factor when he enchants his audience with his dance moves.
5. His music still resonates: KSA’s music over the years remain relatable today. Old and young people can still relate to his evergreen songs.
6. He has an unrivalled music catalogue: Rarely can any other mainstream musician match KSA’s impeccable music catalogue that racks over 120 albums. And he hasn’t stopped!
7. World recognition: Despite the continuous growth and recognition of Nigerian music industry on a world stage, KSA remains one of few Nigerian musicians who have been acknowledged with Grammy Award nominations.
Credit: thenet.ng
