Pass the word onto our African friends and "world" music lovers in West
Philly...
"If you see King Sunny, you know you're going to dance all night long" -
Trey Anastasio of Phish
Next Saturday night, March 26th, Philadelphia will be home to a historic
concert event when King Sunny Ade, known as the Minister of Enjoyment in
Nigeria, shares the stage with fellow Nigerian Prince Obi Osadebe for an all
night throwdown, African style. Ade is the reigning king of juju, the
traditional party sound of his tribe, the Yoruba. Osadebe, son of Chief
Stephen Osadebe, is the heir to the throne of highlife, which is the music
of his tribe, the Igbo. Both juju and highlife are party music and lead to
the irresistible urge to shake it. The trick is, the Igbo and the Yoruba
have had a bloody history, enduring years of civil war, and this tour is the
first time that such prominent juju and highlife figures have ever performed
together, anywhere in the world.
This event will take place in the ballroom of the beautiful Legendary Blue
Horizon near Temple University and next door to the Freedom Theater. You
will enjoy a unique opportunity to experience a real Nigerian night party.
The show will start at 10 PM and will continue until 3 AM complete with on
stage tipping called "spraying" and traditional "praise singing" of the
tipper. Most venues are not equipped to accommodate audience participation
of this level, but the Blue Horizon is a most accommodating host. The Blue
Horizon, noted as a historic arena for local, regional, and national boxing
events, also has a large ballroom, beautifully designed with ornate
balconies and cathedral style ceilings.
We are excited to feature this historic Philadelphia site as a unique venue
for a unique event. The Blue Horizon's staff provides extensive professional
security and convenient parking in their own private lot adjacent to the
venue. Free on-street parking may also be available.
To learn more about the tour and for tickets, visit http://www.ksa2005.com
Remaining tickets will be available at the door the night of the event.
A Royal Night Party Celebration
King Sunny Ade & Prince Obi Osadebe
Saturday, March 26th
Doors @ 9pm / Showtime @ 10pm
The Blue Horizon
1314 North Broad Street
Philadelphia
(215) 763-0500
$29.95 / 21+
*** LISTEN TO WHAT 1340-AM on Tuesday night at 10pm to hear a live interview
with King Sunny Ade and friends ***
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