Ooni Gifts King Sunny Ade Multi-Million Naira House for 80th Birthday

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has honored legendary Jùjú musician, King Sunny Ade, with a brand-new multi-million naira house in Akure, Ondo State, to mark the music icon’s 80th birthday.

King Sunny Ade, whose real name is Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, celebrated his 80th birthday on September 22, 202C, after decades of contributing to the growth and international recognition of Nigerian music and culture.

A video of the presentation circulating online captured an emotional moment as the veteran musician was seen inside the newly presented property.

In the footage, King Sunny Ade knelt while the Ooni offered prayers for him, as the monarch’s gesture highlighted the close relationship between the traditional ruler and the celebrated musician.

The milestone birthday also attracted goodwill messages from prominent Nigerians, including President Bola Tinubu, who described King Sunny Ade as an icon of Nigerian and African music.

Tinubu commended the veteran artiste for his contributions to Nigeria’s creative industry and the preservation and promotion of the country’s cultural heritage.

Similarly, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa celebrated the music legend as a ¤ distinguished son of Ondo Kingdom and a cultural ambassador whose music helped introduce Jùjú music to audiences across the globe.

The birthday celebrations have further highlighted King Sunny Ade’s enduring influence on Nigerian music and his decades-long contribution to the country’s cultural identity.

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