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King Sunny Ade
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Participations

183
Performer
168
Songwriter
16
Producer
2
Co-Performer
Bio
Chief Sunday Adegeye (MFR), with stage name King Sunny Ade, is a well-known Nigerian musician, singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. Midway through the 1960s, Sunny Adé began his musical career. In the 1970s, he attained widespread recognition for his distinctive fusion of traditional Yoruba music and contemporary instruments. As soon as he signed with Island Records and released two hit albums, his popularity skyrocketed. He became the first Nigerian artist to receive a Grammy nomination. Sunny Adé is renowned for his distinctive guitar playing.
Discography
Albums17
Live Dance
Live Dance2023 • AlbumTracks: 1
Juju Music of the 80's
Juju Music of the 80's2023 • AlbumTracks: 2
Sunny Ade and His Green Spot Band, Vol. 4
Sunny Ade and His Green Spot Band, Vol. 42019 • AlbumTracks: 10
Salps-20
Salps-202019 • AlbumTracks: 2
Isele Yi Leju
Isele Yi Leju2013 • AlbumTracks: 11
King of Jùjú Music
King of Jùjú Music2007 • AlbumTracks: 6
Gems From the Classic Years (1967- 1974)
Gems From the Classic Years (1967- 1974)2007 • AlbumTracks: 6
Afai Bawon Ja
Afai Bawon Ja2003 • AlbumTracks: 4
Classics, Vol. 2: Ekilo Fomo Ode & The Way Forward
Classics, Vol. 2: Ekilo Fomo Ode & The Way Forward2001 • AlbumTracks: 12
Seven Degrees North
Seven Degrees North2000 • AlbumTracks: 10
Odu
Odu1998 • AlbumTracks: 11
Ẹ Dide - Get Up
Ẹ Dide - Get Up1995 • AlbumTracks: 13
Sweet Banana
Sweet Banana1986 • AlbumTracks: 11
Aura
Aura1984 • AlbumTracks: 6
Check "E"
Check "E"1981 • AlbumTracks: 8
Sunny Ade
Sunny Ade1971 • albumTracks: 73
Sunny Ade the Master Guitarist, Vol. 1
Sunny Ade the Master Guitarist, Vol. 11971 • AlbumTracks: 6
Compilations3
The Best of the Classic Years
The Best of the Classic Years2003 • CompilationTracks: 10
King of Juju
King of Juju2002 • CompilationTracks: 12
Classics, Vol. 1: Let Them Say & Edide
Classics, Vol. 1: Let Them Say & Edide1999 • CompilationTracks: 16
Singles1
King Sunny Ade live 1
King Sunny Ade live 12023 • SingleTracks: 1
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