Ooni of Ife Gifts Mansion to King Sunny Ade for 80th Birthday
On September 22, 2026, King Sunny Ade celebrated his 80th birthday, which was marked by a significant gift from the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. The monarch presented the legendary Jùjú music star with a new mansion located in Akure, Ondo State.
Video footage shared on social media captured the moment King Sunny Ade received the keys to the property, accompanied by royal blessings from the Ooni. The celebration was attended by close associates, traditional aides, and cultural enthusiasts, all gathered to honor King Sunny Ade's extensive career in the Nigerian music industry, which spans over six decades and includes multiple Grammy nominations.
The choice of the Akure property was made in recognition of King Sunny Ade's roots in Ondo State.
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