Former governor of Kwara State and ex-Nigerian Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has congratulated his son, Seni, on his victory at the 67th Grammy Awards ceremony.
Seni won his first Grammy for his contribution to the Bob Marley: One Love soundtrack, which won Best Reggae Album.
Saraki, in a post on X, expressed his joy at seeing his son’s passion recognised on a global stage, adding that he is “super proud” of him.
He wrote: “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!”
And reacting to the win, Seni expressed gratitude to all the artists and producers who contributed to the project’s success, including Nigeria’s Wizkid and Bloody Civilian.
“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,” he said.
“I appreciate them for taking on the songs, reinterpreting them, and doing it their own way. Artists like Bloody Civilian, Wizkid, Daniel Caesar, and Jessie Reyez.”
One Love is a biographical film depicting the life of the reggae icon, Bob Marley, exploring how he overcame adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music.
In 2023, the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack, a project he worked on as a music consultant, earned four Grammy nominations. So, this is not Seni’s first major industry recognition.
Seni, a graduate of the London School of Economics and Political Science, is the CEO of ‘The Native’, a Lagos-based music magazine he co-founded with Teni ‘Teezee’ Zaccheaus in 2016. The publication celebrates music, style, and art while championing African sounds and culture.
