King Sunny Ade Net Worth

King Sunny Ade is a two-time Grammy Award winning Nigerian musician born on September 22, 1946. He is known for his unique style of music which fuses traditional Nigerian music with modern pop. His music has been popular around the world and has earned him international recognition.
King Sunny Ade is a member of Pop Singer

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day September 22, 1946
Birth Place Nigeria
Age 77 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Virgo

💰 Net worth: $55 Million (2024)

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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.