Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has congratulated his son, Seni Saraki, who won his first award at the 67th Academy Grammy Awards.
Seni Saraki received the prestigious award for his contribution to the ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ soundtrack, which won in the ‘Best Reggae Album’ category.
Sharing his excitement, Saraki took to his X account to express pride in his son’s achievement.
He wrote, “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!”
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.
“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 said.
For Mrs On Saraki, it was “wonderful news to welcome this Monday morning!
I am filled with joy as our son, Seni Saraki, CEO of NATIVE Networks @NATIVErecs, and his partners and artists at @IslandRecords Music team and @ParamountPics celebrate the monumental achievement of winning a Grammy Award @RecordingAcad for their work on the @BobMarley: One Love – Music Inspired By the Film album, which has been honoured with the Grammy for Best Reggae Album — and a huge congratulations to @TemsBaby on her Grammy Award win for Best African Music Performance for ‘Love Me Jeje’!
Congratulations, Seni, on this well-earned Grammy win. May your dedication, vision, and commitment to uplifting African creativity continue to guide you, grow, and lead to even greater success.