Minister Of Information And Culture Greets King Sunny Ade At 70, Calls Him A Cultural Icon

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has
congratulated King Sunny Ade on his 70th birthday, describing him as a
cultural icon and a trail blazer.

In a statement issued in Lagos on Thursday, the Minister hailed King
Sunny Ade’s contribution to the growth of Nigerian music,
which is fast becoming a global brand, crediting him and other musical
stars of his generation for charting the path for today’s generation
of ”Young Turks” in the industry.

He said it is particularly delightful that in spite of his age, King
Sunny Ade has remained active on the music scene, thus reinforcing his
position as a cultural ambassador, who has done so much to project a
positive image for the country over the years.

Alhaji Mohammed prayed that God will grant King Sunny Ade many more
years in good health so that he can continue to be a source of
inspiration to aspiring music artists in particular and indeed the
entire Nigerian youth in general.