Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has congratulated his son, Seni Saraki, following his Grammy victory at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, January 2, in Los Angeles.
Seni won his first Grammy for his contribution to the *Bob Marley: One Love* soundtrack, which claimed the Best Reggae Album award.
On X (formerly Twitter), Saraki expressed immense pride in his son’s achievement:
“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 response to his win, Seni thanked all the artists and producers who contributed to the soundtrack, including Nigeria’s Wizkid and Bloody Civilian.
“I appreciate all the amazing artists, producers, and engineers who were brave enough to take on this project because it is about Bob Marley’s legacy. I appreciate them for reinterpreting the songs and making them their own. Artists like Bloody Civilian, Wizkid, Daniel Caesar, and Jessie Reyez,” he wrote.
The Bob Marley: One Love project is a biographical film that delves into the life of the reggae legend, focusing on his struggles, triumphs, and revolutionary music.
This Grammy win marks another significant achievement for Seni, who previously earned industry recognition for his role as a music consultant on the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever* soundtrack, which garnered four Grammy nominations in 2023.
A graduate of the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Seni is the CEO of The Native, a Lagos-based music magazine he co-founded in 2016 with Teni ‘Teezee’ Zaccheaus. The platform highlights African music, style, and culture, while promoting the global recognition of Afrobeats and other African sounds.
