Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has congratulated his son, Seni Saraki, on winning his first Grammy Award at the 67th Academy Grammy Awards.
Seni received the prestigious award for his contribution to the ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ soundtrack, which won in the ‘Best Reggae Album’ category.
Taking to social media platform X, Saraki expressed immense pride in his son’s achievement, highlighting the significance of his global recognition.
“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!” he wrote. “Seeing you pour your heart into your passion and having it recognized on the global stage is an indescribable joy. Well done! We are super proud of you!”
Seni, in his reaction to the win, expressed deep gratitude to the artists, producers, and engineers who contributed to the project. He acknowledged Nigerian musicians Wizkid and Bloody Civilian, alongside other global artists, for their efforts in reinterpreting Bob Marley’s legacy.
“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,” Seni stated.
“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.”
‘Bob Marley: One Love’ is a biographical film chronicling the life of the legendary reggae icon, focusing on his struggles, resilience, and the revolutionary impact of his music.
Seni Saraki, a graduate of the London School of Economics and Political Science, is the Chief Executive Officer of ‘The Native’, a Lagos-based music magazine that spotlights African music, style, and culture. He co-founded ‘The Native’ in 2016 alongside Teni ‘Teezee’ Zaccheaus.
This is not Seni’s first foray into high-profile music projects. In 2023, his collaborative work on the ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ soundtrack earned four Grammy nominations, where he served as the music consultant.
His Grammy win has further cemented his influence in the global music industry, particularly in amplifying African and Caribbean sounds on the world stage.