R.I.P: Juju Music Legend, General Prince Adekunle Dies At 74 (Photos)

Date: 03-09-2017 6:52 pm (6 years ago) | Author: Daniel Bosai
- at 3-09-2017 06:52 PM (6 years ago)
(m)

General Prince Adekunle, juju music has passed away at the age of seventy-four.

With a career that has lasted for the better part of five decades, Prince Adekunle was responsible for creating a funky sound that modern juju is based on. His innovative thinking helped juju music stand side-by-side with the older highlife genre.



Although he didn’t quite reach the heights of the likes of King Sunny Ade and Chief Ebenezer Obey, his legacy is perhaps introducing the world to a child prodigy- in the person of Shina Peters.

Along with Segun Adewale, Prince Adekunle took Shina Peters in and formed a juju comprising of the two. Sir Shina Adewale as the group was called released a string of records before parting ways. But Prince Adekunle’s influence on Shina Peters was so strong that the audience thought the teenager was in son!

Born in 1942, Prince Adewale died after being hospitalized for a few weeks at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta.

Listen to his song Ko Sore Bi Jesu, released circa 1965.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWW4X9jTdJM" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWW4X9jTdJM</a>

Posted: at 3-09-2017 06:52 PM (6 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- Vicky_joseph at 3-09-2017 10:02 PM (6 years ago)
(f)
This is serious
Posted: at 3-09-2017 10:02 PM (6 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Reply
- james987 at 3-09-2017 11:17 PM (6 years ago)
(m)
Rip
Posted: at 3-09-2017 11:17 PM (6 years ago) | Hero
Reply
- tegonwa at 4-09-2017 05:09 AM (6 years ago)
(m)
This World Isn't Our Home.May God Accept Him In Paradise.Amen.Nawa O
Posted: at 4-09-2017 05:09 AM (6 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Reply
- Oworen25 at 4-09-2017 07:00 AM (6 years ago)
(m)
Rest in peace.
Posted: at 4-09-2017 07:00 AM (6 years ago) | Hero
Reply
- ejikeiyo at 4-09-2017 03:25 PM (6 years ago)
(m)
WASTED GENERATION
Posted: at 4-09-2017 03:25 PM (6 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Reply
- Floyd29 at 12-09-2017 12:20 AM (6 years ago)
(f)
Rip
Posted: at 12-09-2017 12:20 AM (6 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Reply
- ruthie at 12-09-2017 10:16 AM (6 years ago)
(f)
RIP
Posted: at 12-09-2017 10:16 AM (6 years ago) | Hero
Reply
- Oworen25 at 12-09-2017 11:56 AM (6 years ago)
(m)
Boys of now adays no fit do like this again.
Posted: at 12-09-2017 11:56 AM (6 years ago) | Hero
Reply
- yawa_don_gas at 16-09-2017 02:27 AM (6 years ago)
(m)
Please please hold on, why e be say everywhere I take even when I wan hide yawa dey there?
Why why?
Na yawa life, yawa goes on
Posted: at 16-09-2017 02:27 AM (6 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Reply
- Novic at 25-09-2017 10:08 PM (6 years ago)
(m)
This is serious ooooo..... make I just dey waka pass..... abeg I dey waka pass, I will come and comment later.
This one weak me ooooo, well life must goes on.
I dey waka come bare
Posted: at 25-09-2017 10:08 PM (6 years ago) | Hero
Reply
- BournIdentity at 26-09-2017 06:09 AM (6 years ago)
(m)
Roll Eyes                                                                           
Posted: at 26-09-2017 06:09 AM (6 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Reply
ReplyFollow
Login To Post Reply

Latest Updates

Watch Touching Video Of Lady Surprising Boyfriend Who’s An Okada Rider

Sports Minister, John Enoh Roots For Peseiro’s Return To Super Eagles

Just in: EFCC Withdraws Suit Against Yahaya Bello In Appeal Court Over Alleged Fr@ud

Brighton v Manchester City: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

Divide Nigeria Before June 15 - Yoruba Nation Agitators, Sunday Igboho, Akintoye Tells Tinubu

Federal Govt Suspends Dana Airline Indefinitely Over Safety Concerns

Viral Asoebi Lady, Olivia Emmanuel Releases Over 20 Numbers of Men Sliding in Her DM

Multichoice Increases Prices in GOtv And Dstv Subscriptions in NIgeria

Lady Who Left The UK With Her Family to Return Home to Nigeria Reveals Why She Did So

More Featured Topics

fire TRENDING GISTS fire

TODAY'S TOP

  1. Just in: EFCC Withdraws Suit Against Yahaya Bello In Appeal Court Over Alleged Fr@ud

  2. Watch Touching Video Of Lady Surprising Boyfriend Who’s An Okada Rider

  3. Sports Minister, John Enoh Roots For Peseiro’s Return To Super Eagles

  4. Brighton v Manchester City: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

THIS WEEK

  1. Davido Reveals Fate of Peruzzi And Other Signed Artistes After Dissolving DMW Record Label

  2. Abia Police Parade Suspected Criminals, Including ABSU Student Involved In Fatal Shooting

  3. Pastor, David Odeniyi Seeks Divorce After Wife Strips Him Nak3d In Front Of His Congregation

  4. 'Brand Ambassador', Phyna Calls Out Pepsi For Supplying Her Expired Drinks

  5. How Past Abia Govt Paid N107.2 Bn To Contractors For Non-existent Abia Airport & Other Projects

  6. Lady Who Was Dragged For Wearing a Racy 'Asoebi' Outfit to a Wedding Reception Breaks Silence

  7. Ex-Nigerian Customs Sole Administrator, Omlago Ango Damages Estranged Wife's Abuja Home

  8. Abia State Police Arrest Suspects Linked To Mysterious Death of 23-Yr-Old Hope Chinedu Prosper

  9. UNIPORT Lecturer Caught on Camera Pants Down, S3xually Harassing a Female Student in His Office

  10. Nollywood Actress Toyin Abraham Extends Olive Branch To Funke Akindele,Calls For Industry Unity

TOP MEMBERS:
  • gogoman 1181
  • fineboy77 799
  • felicilin 585
  • bohlah 299
  • kacylee 298
Read More

Featured Topics

. Watch Touching Video Of Lady Surprising Boyfriend Who’s An Okada Rider

. Sports Minister, John Enoh Roots For Peseiro’s Return To Super Eagles

. Just in: EFCC Withdraws Suit Against Yahaya Bello In Appeal Court Over Alleged Fr@ud

. Brighton v Manchester City: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

. Divide Nigeria Before June 15 - Yoruba Nation Agitators, Sunday Igboho, Akintoye Tells Tinubu

. Federal Govt Suspends Dana Airline Indefinitely Over Safety Concerns

. Viral Asoebi Lady, Olivia Emmanuel Releases Over 20 Numbers of Men Sliding in Her DM

. Multichoice Increases Prices in GOtv And Dstv Subscriptions in NIgeria

. Lady Who Left The UK With Her Family to Return Home to Nigeria Reveals Why She Did So

. Netizens React As DeeOne Begs Phyna For Forgiveness Following His Battle With Strange Illness

. VID: Peter Obi Replies Critics Asking Him Why He Didn't Build a School in Anambra as a Governor

. Abeg Free Our Mommy of Lagos, We Need New TikTok Sounds - BBNaija's Vee Iye Speaks For Bobrisky

. Tunde Onakoya Gets a Royal Welcome As He Lands in Nigeria After Breaking Record in Chess Marathon

. Punish My Abusers Within 48 Hours Or...- Student Bullied By Classmates Threatens Lead School

. Police Parade 21 Criminal Suspects In Edo

. Bullying: "Teach Children Love, Kindness And Empathy" – Queen Atang Urges Parents

. VIDEO: "You Are Driving A Ferrari Without A Hit Song" - Portable Blasts Zinoleesky

. Under The Law, Once A Father Acknowledges A Child, No Third Party Can Contest It -Lawyer Slams Mohbad's Dad

. Actress, Peggy Ovire Reacts After Troll Said She Forced Husband Freddie Leonard To Marry Her

. Supporters Of Embattled Ex Gov. Yahaya Bello Perform Rituals To Prevent His Arrest From EFCC

More Featured Topics