3. King Sunny Ade
Classed as one of the most influential musicians of his time, the Juju music Icon, King Adé aged 69 was born to a Nigerian royal family in Ondo, earning him the royal title of an ‘Omoba’ of the Yoruba people.
Active in music for 56 years, means he started his career at of 13… All hail the Omoba.
The musician has 2 Grammy nominations making him the first African to be nominated twice for a Grammy.
