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1946
1946
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Nigeria
Nigeria
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Chief Sunday Adegeye (MFR), with stage name King Sunny Ade, is a well-known Nigerian musician, singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist.
Midway through the 1960s, Sunny Adé began his musical career.
In the 1970s, he attained widespread recognition for his distinctive fusion of traditional Yoruba music and contemporary instruments.
As soon as he signed with Island Records and released two hit albums, his popularity skyrocketed.
He became the first Nigerian artist to receive a Grammy nomination.
Sunny Adé is renowned for his distinctive guitar playing.
