Seni Saraki, son of former Senate President Bukola Saraki, has made history by winning his first Grammy at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
His journey spans sports, business, and music, making him a notable figure in Nigeria's entertainment scene.
Here's what to know about him,
Football Leadership - In 2015, Seni became Chairman of the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club, a team competing in Nigeria's National League.
Education - He studied law at the Nigerian Law School in Lagos and later graduated from the London School of Economics in 2017. He completed his National Youth Service in Abuja in 2018.
Entrepreneurship - In 2016, he co-founded The Native, a Lagos-based music magazine that promotes African music, culture, and art.
In 2019, he partnered with Nike to create a special-edition jersey inspired by Adire fabric. The jersey featured "+234," Nigeria's dialing code, and the word "Ilé," meaning home in Yoruba.
Music Industry Impact - He played a key role in the Nigerian segment of the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack, which earned four Grammy nominations. In 2025, he won his first Grammy for contributing to the Bob Marley: One Love soundtrack, which won Best Reggae Album.
Performing as Shane Chubbz, Seni has released songs like "Hail Mary" and "Holiday / Where I'm From."
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