Seni Saraki, son of former Nigerian Senate President Bukola Saraki, has secured his first Grammy Award for his contribution to the ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ soundtrack, which clinched the ‘Best Reggae Album’ category at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
Expressing his pride, Bukola Saraki took to social media, stating, “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 recognized on the global stage is an indescribable joy. Well done! We are super proud of you!”
In his acknowledgment, Seni Saraki expressed deep gratitude to the artists, producers, and engineers who contributed to the project. He specifically mentioned Nigerian musicians Wizkid and Bloody Civilian, among 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. 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,” Seni stated.
The ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ soundtrack has been lauded for its innovative reinterpretation of Marley’s classics, bringing together a diverse group of artists to honor the reggae legend’s enduring legacy.
