Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has celebrated singer King Sunny Ade on his 74th birthday.
Taking to social media, Tinubu appreciated the singer for the joy his music has brought to countless number of people.
He also acknowledged King Sunny Ade for his effort in projecting the richness in the Nigerian and African culture.
“I join your family, friends, millions of your fans, and admirers, both home and abroad, in congratulating you, Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye MFR, King Sunny Ade, on the auspicious occasion of your 74th birthday.
“As a music maestro, you have brought joy to countless number of people who continue to listen and dance to the rhythm of your music and draw inspiration and meaning from your philosophical lyrics.
“As a cultural ambassador, you have deployed your music and energetic dance steps in promoting and projecting the richness of Nigerian and African culture beyond the shores of Africa,” he said.
Tinubu also praised the singer for his achievements but locally and internationally.
“You have used your music as a veritable vehicle for social reform in Nigeria, earning you several honours locally and internationally, including the national honour of Member of the Federal Republic (MFR) and Ambassador of the Change Begins With Me project of the Federal Government of Nigeria.
“On this occasion of your 74th birthday, I cannot but wish you many more years of putting joy on the faces of Nigerians nay, humanity through your music.
“I pray that God continue to grant you good health and many more successes in life. Once again, congratulations,” he added.
