- Honored for work on Bob Marley: One Love soundtrack
- Ex-Senate President celebrates son’s global recognition
Seni Saraki, son of former Senate President Bukola Saraki, has won his first Grammy Award for his contribution to the Bob Marley: One Love soundtrack, which clinched the award for Best Reggae Album at the 67th Grammy Awards.
Bukola Saraki took to X (formerly Twitter) to celebrate his son’s achievement, expressing immense pride in 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 recognised on the global stage is an indescribable joy. Well done! We are super proud of you!”
Seni Expresses Gratitude
Reacting to the win, Seni Saraki thanked the artists, producers, and engineers who contributed to the soundtrack, 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.”
The Bob Marley: One Love album is a companion soundtrack to the upcoming biopic of the reggae icon, celebrating his revolutionary music and resilience in the face of adversity.
Seni’s Rise in the Music Industry
Seni Saraki is no stranger to the global music scene. In 2023, he played a key role as a music consultant on the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack, which earned four Grammy nominations.
A London School of Economics and Political Science graduate, Seni is the CEO of The Native, a Lagos-based music and culture magazine he co-founded with Teni ‘Teezee’ Zaccheaus in 2016. The platform has been instrumental in promoting African music, art, and fashion on the global stage.
With his latest achievement, Seni Saraki further cements his place in the industry, contributing to projects that shape contemporary music and celebrate African influence worldwide.
