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Born: September 20, 1946 in Oshogbo, Nigeria
Years Active: 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: International

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King Sunny Ade is the undisputed king of juju music, the dance-inspiring hybrid of western pop and traditional African music with roots in the guitar tradition of Nigeria. Although he's yet to equal the success that he enjoyed with his early-1980s albums and American tours, Ade and his band, His African Beats, continue to weave an infectious blend ... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2003 Omo Wunmi
2003 Dr. Sehindemi
2000 Seven Degrees North
1998 Odu
1997 Ogun
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