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KSA drops new juju classic on Mike Adenuga

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Juju music maestro, King Sunny Ade, in his latest album has shown why lovers of his style of music may never grow tired of any musical work from him. His latest, Ayo Owuro (Morning Joy), is another classic from the master crooner himself.

KSA

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In the fourth track of the newly released album which is dedicated to the quintessential African businessman, Dr Mike Adenuga Jr., KSA�s rendition of the track sets him apart as the master of what Yoruba music lovers call alujo (dancehall).

It is an irresistible musical peace as anyone who listens to it will take to the dancing floor in appreciation of the beauty of the song.

KSA describes Adenuga as Giwa ti n se ile, Giwa ti n s�oko (the leader who is excellent in all areas) adding that he has been exceedingly successful because ko te lowo onile, ko baje lowo alejo (he is loved by everyone).

Elsewhere, he sings of the sterling qualities which are not usually possessed by many businessmen. These include aje (acumen), owo (money), ola (wealth) and iyi (influence).

It needs no restating that Dr. Adenuga possesses all of these in plenteous measure. The legendary generousity of Adenuga is also not lost on KSA.

True to his electrifying style of Juju, King Sunny Ade made excellent use of electric guitars and synthesisers while achieving such a perfect synchronisation with his vocalists that the voices seem to merge into a single, sonorous rendition, a seamless appraisal of the subject in focus.

The vocal styles often impose deep cultural influences, a medley of the old and the modern, all blending to produce a masterpiece which will be unrivalled for some time to come.

Equally a master of recalling ancestral and contemporary panegyrics of Dr. Adenuga, KSA reeled out the genealogical praise of the Oke Sopen descendants of Ijebu Igbo, in Ogun State, where the business mogul hails from.

It is noteworthy, however, that the track is fast-paced enough to appeal to young audiences while it also possesses mature and meaningful content to excite the old but culturally appreciative adults who would be happy to enjoy family praise songs.