AS the grand concert in celebration of
King Sunny Ade’s 70th birthday holds tonight, organisers have announced
Mavin Records Queen, Tiwa Savage,as an addition to the impressive list
of performers at the show.
Tagged Sunny On Sunday, the show for the
Juju music icon promises a star-studded list of artistes including
Awilo Logomba, Onyeka Onwenu, Sir Shina Peters, Darey, Omawumi, DJ Jimmy
Jatt, Iyanya, Jeff and Tyson Noir.
Organisers of the show, Temple
Management Company, have also unveiled the Jenifa’s Diary duo of Funke
Akindele and Lolo Omotunde to join comedian Tee A as hosts for the
night.
The concert which holds tonight at the
Temple Balmoral Marquee, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos,
will be shown live on DStv Channel 198 and GOtv Channel 29.
Speaking on her performance, Tiwa Savage
enthused, “Personally, I have been looking forward to honouring King
Sunny Ade and when this chance came, I grabbed it. Long before I dreamt
of pursuing a music career, King Sunny Ade has paved the way for us
especially on the international stage. On a personal note, I still
remember how he cancelled other requests to perform at my wedding
ceremony and I will never forget that rare act of graciousness”
Another major highlight of the event
will be the auction of one of King Sunny Ade’s famous guitar masterfully
painted by award-winning artiste, Victor Ehikhamenor. According to
Terfa Tilley-Gyado, Director Communication, Temple Management, the
master-piece is a collector’s item and has been receiving anonymous
bids. The section will be moderated by United Auction House.
An ecstatic Ehikhamenor said, “When you
are given the opportunity to add a line to the history of a legend,
you’d better ask God to take your hand and guide your senses. I’ve loved
King Sunny Ade’s music for the longest time and his rhythm is one of
the best companions in my studio when working.
He added, “it was a pleasure creating on
this guitar for his 70th birthday concert coming up this December. I
just heard him say on TV “I have many guitars, but this is my favourite.
I call it my baby.” Now Bellagio, Italy just got warmer for me this
winter morning.
On a radio appearance, King Sunny Ade
has promised his fans one of the biggest gifts. “This is one of my
biggest nights ever and I promise to give my audience something to
remember for a long time to come.”
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