Born Sunday Adéniyi in 1946 in Nigeria, Sunny Ade began performing in highlife bands at the age of 17. He formed the juju band Green Spots in 1967. In 1974 he founded the African Beats, started his own recording label, and was vying for the position of the King of Juju. In 1983, following the release of three albums in the United States, he was received enthusiastically by American audiences. He founded the King Sunny Ade Foundation to support African music.
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- African Music Encyclopedia: King Sunny Ade Profile and photographs.
- Metroactive Music: King Sunny made African Rhythms Popular in the States Article by Nicky Baxter prior to a concert in California.
- Perfect Sound Forever: King Sunny Ade interview Interview by Jason Gross prior to a show in New York City.
- World Music Portal: King Sunny Ade Biography and discography.
- AMG: King Sunny Ade Biography, discography, and related artists.
- African Music: King Sunny Ade Discography, including singles and EPs, from 1967 to the present.