Tinubu Hails King Sunny Ade At 80, Says His Music Transcends Borders

Leadership News | 23-09-2026 05:28am |

President Bola Tinubu has celebrated Nigerian music legend Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, popularly known as King Sunny Ade, on his 80th birthday. In a statement personally signed by him on Tuesday, Tinubu described the juju music maestro as an icon of musical excellence and cultural ambassadorship. The President praised King Sunny Ade for his contributions to the Nigerian creative industry and his role in taking the country's cultural heritage to audiences around the world. Tinubu noted that King Sunny Ade's music has transcended borders, bringing joy to millions across generations while projecting Nigeria's rich cultural identity internationally.

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