Former Senate President Bukola Saraki is celebrating his son, Seni Saraki, after he secured a Grammy Award at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards held on Sunday, February 2, 2025, in Los Angeles.
Seni Saraki won the Best Reggae Album category for his contribution to the Bob Marley: One Love soundtrack.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Bukola 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!”
Seni Saraki Reacts
Seni expressed gratitude to all the artists and producers involved in the project, 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 taking on the songs, reinterpreting them, and doing it their own way. Artists like Bloody Civilian, Wizkid, Daniel Caesar, and Jessie Reyez.”
About the Bob Marley: One Love Soundtrack
The Bob Marley: One Love project is a biographical film exploring the life of the reggae legend, highlighting his struggles, triumphs, and revolutionary music.
Seni Saraki’s Journey in Music
Seni Saraki is no newcomer to the global music industry. He previously gained recognition for his work as a music consultant on the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack, which earned 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. The platform is dedicated to celebrating African music, style, and culture, pushing the global recognition of Afrobeats and other African sounds.
