Born Sunday Adéniyi in 1946 in Nigeria, Sunny Ade began performing in highlife bands at the age of 17. He formed the juju band Green Spots in 1967. In 1974 he founded the African Beats, started his own recording label, and was vying for the position of the King of Juju. In 1983, following the release of three albums in the United States, he was received enthusiastically by American audiences. He founded the King Sunny Ade Foundation to support African music.
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Interview by Jason Gross prior to a show in New York City.
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Article by Nicky Baxter prior to a concert in California.
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Biography and discography with audio samples.
Biography, discography, and related artists.
Discography, including singles and EPs, from 1967 to the present.
Interview by Jason Gross prior to a show in New York City.
(June 01, 1998)
Article by Nicky Baxter prior to a concert in California.
(August 01, 1996)
