The long awaited Sunny on Sunday Concert was held last night at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Revered Juju Maestro, King Sunny Ade ignited Lagos with the epic concert held in his honour.
It was not a surprise to see everyone in high spirits as this legend was being celebrated. The Crème de la Crème of the society like Aliko Dangote, billionaire Femi Otedola, former governor of Lagos and current Minister of Works, Power and Housing Babatunde Fashola were in attendance to celebrate this legend.
Younger musicians like Tiwa Savage , Niniola, Terry Apala, Omawumi and Darey thrilled the audience with their energetic performances.
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The elegant stallion Onyeka Onwenu changed the rhythm of the event when she and the KSA performed their 1989 ever-green classic Wait for me. The excitement was palpable as the crowd applauded their chemistry and musical ingenuity.
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The Awilo Logomba moment
Congolese music maestro, Awilo Logomba popular for his Macossa sound took the audience on another entertainment journey as he let loose his popular hit songs . KSA who couldn’t resist his musical groove joined him on stage and showed him some of his captivating dance moves.
And Sir Shina Peters stole the show!
Afro Juju exponent, Sir Shina has always seen KSA as a father figure and mentor.When he mounted the stage ,the frenzy in the crowd signaled that they had been anticipating his performance.He performed some of the songs from his Shinamania album and held the audience spellbound . He was overflowing with energy at the gig and made Africa’s industrialist Aliko Dangote try out some of his unique dance steps. He descended from stage and got a hug from King Sunny Ade.
Younger celebrities such as Don Jazzy, Waje, Omawumi, Toke Makinwa, Funke Akindele, Tee A, Lolo, Darey Art Alade, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Iyanya and others also were present to celebrate the king.
High point of Sunny on Sunday Concert
The high point of the show was the auction of a fender guitar crafted by Victor Ehikhamenor. The bid started at a whooping N9m and at the end of the day was being bought by a random member of the audience for 52.1m((Fifty-two million, one hundred thousand naira ).
KSA shined bright
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At 70 one would think KSA would slow down when it comes to delivering captivating performances, he stunned many when he delivered unforgettable performances of his classics.
His first set of performances was for over 2 hours non-stop.How many of our young artistes can replicate that with a live band?This is definitely food for thought.
By the time KSA mounted the stage for the second time, he took the audience on a voyage of unlimited entertainment only him could have delivered.The show ended in the wee hours of the morning.
KSA’s confession
During his performance, KSA confessed that if he dies today, he has been honored and celebrated already. Hear him :”If I die today,you all have celebrated me already.”
Sunny on Sunday Concert will go down in history as a reference point when making allusions to music events that has shaped the African continent. KSA still sits on the throne and he is not about to be dethroned any time soon as his music will echo for generations to come.