Former Senate President Bukola Saraki is celebrating a proud family milestone as his son, Seni Saraki, secures his first Grammy Award at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
Seni played a significant role in the production of the “Bob Marley: One Love” soundtrack, which won Best Reggae Album, marking a major achievement in his music career.Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Bukola Saraki expressed his overwhelming joy, commending his son’s dedication and passion.“Congratulations, Seni, on winning your first Grammy last night for your work on the Bob Marley: One Love soundtrack, which took home the award for Best Reggae Album! Seeing you pour your heart into your passion and having it recognised on the global stage is an indescribable joy. Well done! We are super proud of you!”Seni Saraki, in his reaction, expressed deep gratitude to the artists, producers, and engineers who contributed to the project.
He specifically mentioned Nigerian stars Wizkid and Bloody Civilian, along with international artists Daniel Caesar and Jessie Reyez, for their creative input.“I appreciate all the amazing artistes, producers and engineers who were brave enough to take on this project because it is about Bob Marley’s legacy. I appreciate them for taking on the songs, reinterpreting them, and doing it their own way.”A Rising Star in the Global Music SceneSeni Saraki is no stranger to the global music industry.
In 2023, he worked as a music consultant on the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack, which earned four Grammy nominations.A graduate of the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Seni is the CEO of The Native, a Lagos-based music magazine he co-founded in 2016.
The publication is dedicated to promoting African music, culture, and style, helping push Afrobeats and other African sounds to a global audience.Bob Marley: One Love – A Celebration of a Reggae LegendThe “Bob Marley: One Love” soundtrack accompanies the highly anticipated biographical film that explores the life and legacy of the legendary Bob Marley. The project has been hailed as a powerful tribute to the reggae icon, capturing the struggles and triumphs behind his revolutionary music.
With this Grammy win, Seni Saraki has further cemented his place as a key player in the global music industry, proving that Nigerian talents continue to make waves on the international stage.
Source:Newkwara Media