King Sunny Adé Celebrates 80 Years of Life and Six Decades of Juju Music

King Sunny Adé turns 80 today, September 22, 2026. The Juju music icon has spent more than six decades shaping Nigerian music and taking its sound to audiences around the world. Born Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye in 1946, he began his career in the 1960s with the Green Spots before building the African Beats. His blend of pedal steel guitar, electric guitars, synthesizers and talking drums helped redefine Yoruba Juju music. His albums, including *Juju Music* and *Synchro System*, introduced him to a global audience and earned him Grammy recognition. At 80, King Sunny Adé remains a celebrated performer and one of Nigeria's most influential musical legends.

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