Tiwa Savage, Funke Akindele Joins Sunny On Sunday Performers’ List

…Lolo Omotunde and Mimi Onalaja additionally Unveiled As Hosts

Mavin Information Queen, Tiwa Savage is the most recent addition to the roll name of performers for the Sunny On Sunday live performance commemorating the 70th birthday ceremony of Juju music icon, King Sunny Ade.

She joins an already star-studded record of artists together with the likes of Awilo Logomba, Onyeka Onwenu, Sir Shina Peters, Darey, Omawumi, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Iyanya, Jeff and Tyson Noir.

Equally, Temple Administration Firm, who’re the brains behind the occasion, have additionally unveiled the Jenifa’s Diary duo of Funke Akindele  and Lolo Omotunde to affix Tee A as hosts for the night time.

Packaged by main expertise company and occasion administration agency, Temple Administration Firm, the world-class live performance holds this Sunday, December 11 on the Temple Balmoral Marquee, Federal Palace Lodge, Victoria Island, Lagos. It is going to be proven reside by Multichoice Nigeria on DStv Channel 198 and GOtv Channel 29 on Sunday, 11 December, 2016.

Talking on her efficiency, Tiwa Savage enthused: “Personally, I’ve been wanting ahead to honouring King Sunny Ade and when this opportunity got here, I grabbed. Lengthy earlier than I dreamt of pursuing a music profession, King Sunny Ade has paved the way in which for us particularly on the worldwide stage. On a private observe, I nonetheless bear in mind how he cancelled different requests to carry out at my marriage ceremony ceremony and I’ll always remember his that uncommon act of graciousness.”

One other main spotlight of the occasion would be the public sale of certainly one of King Sunny Ade’s well-known guitars masterfully painted by award-winning artist, Victor Ehikhamenor.

In keeping with Femi Salawu, Media Government, Temple Administration, the master-piece is a collector’s merchandise and has been receiving nameless bids. The public sale can be moderated by United Public sale Home.

An ecstatic Ehikhamenor stated, “If you find yourself given the chance so as to add a line to the historical past of a legend, you’d higher ask God to take your hand and information your senses. I’ve beloved King Sunny Ade’s music for the longest time and his rhythm is among the greatest companion in my studio when working.

He added, “it was a pleasure creating on this guitar for his 70th birthday live performance arising this December. I simply heard him say on TV “I’ve many guitars, however that is my favorite. I name it my child.”

On a radio look, King Sunny Ade has promised his followers one of many largest presents. “That is certainly one of my largest nights ever and I promise to offer my viewers one thing to recollect for a very long time to come back.”

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