The Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria and the Actors Guild of Nigeria have paid glowing tributes to legendary Nigerian musician, Sunday Adegeye, professionally known as King Sunny Adé, as he turns 79.
In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday, leaders of the two associations extolled the virtues of the `juju’ icon and his contribution to African music.
Pretty Okafor, National President of PMAN, described KSA, as King Sunny Ade is fondly called by fans, as a living legend who has used his works to promote peace and unity.
According to Okafor, KSA’s talent and virtues of humility and hard work have continued to inspire generations of artists across Africa and beyond. “King Sunny Ade is a legend, and he is enjoying his age, living through it in peace and harmony.
“He is quite a humble and quiet person, and I wish him the best of the day and more happy years of celebrations.
“He has continued to use his craft and character to inspire the younger generation of artistes, including me, and we still have a lot to learn from him and his work ethic.