King Sunny Ade

King Sunny Ade was born on September 22, 1946 in Nigeria. Two-time Grammy Award winner who recorded popular world music, fusing the sounds of Nigerian traditional music and modern pop.
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๐ŸŽ‚ King Sunny Ade - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, King Sunny Ade is 77 years, 7 months and 6 days old. King Sunny Ade will celebrate 78rd birthday on a Sunday 22nd of September 2024. Below we countdown to King Sunny Ade upcoming birthday.

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Popular As King Sunny Ade
Occupation Pop Singer
Age 77 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born September 22, 1946 (Nigeria)
Birthday September 22
Town/City Nigeria
Nationality Nigeria

๐ŸŒ™ Zodiac

King Sunny Adeโ€™s zodiac sign is Virgo. According to astrologers, Virgos are always paying attention to the smallest details and their deep sense of humanity makes them one of the most careful signs of the zodiac. Their methodical approach to life ensures that nothing is left to chance, and although they are often tender, their heart might be closed for the outer world. This is a sign often misunderstood, not because they lack the ability to express, but because they wonโ€™t accept their feelings as valid, true, or even relevant when opposed to reason. The symbolism behind the name speaks well of their nature, born with a feeling they are experiencing everything for the first time.

๐ŸŒ™ Chinese Zodiac Signs

King Sunny Ade was born in the Year of the Dog. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Dog are loyal, faithful, honest, distrustful, often guilty of telling white lies, temperamental, prone to mood swings, dogmatic, and sensitive. Dogs excel in business but have trouble finding mates. Compatible with Tiger or Horse.

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About

Two-time Grammy Award winner who recorded popular world music, fusing the sounds of Nigerian traditional music and modern pop.

Before Fame

His unique brand of music in Nigeria brought him to the attention of Island Records, who signed and promoted him throughout the U.S. as the "African Bob Marley."

Trivia

Despite his growing popularity, he refused to let record executives tamper with his music and was soon forgotten by Island, but he managed a comeback in 1987.

Family Life

He grew up in a Nigerian Royal family in Ondo, part of the Yoruba people.

Associated With

Among the artists he collaborated with was Stevie Wonder, who played harmonica for one of his tracks.

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