Aura (King Sunny Adé album)

Aura is a 1984 album by Nigerian jùjú musician King Sunny Adé and his band, the African Beats. It was his third album released internationally and his second on Island Records, following Synchro System (1983). The album is notable for being the first jùjú album to employ the use of synthesizers, which were integrated into the band's traditional sound. This fusion of modern technology with traditional Nigerian music was a key characteristic of Adé's work during this period.

Aura further propelled King Sunny Adé to international recognition and helped to popularize jùjú music outside of Nigeria. The title track, "Aura," is particularly well-known and showcases the album's blend of jùjú rhythms, complex percussion arrangements, and synthesizer textures. The album also features other notable tracks such as "Eje Nlo Gba Ara Mi," "Suku Momi," and "Ogidan O Ni Bobo."

Critical reception of Aura was generally positive, with reviewers often highlighting the album's innovative use of synthesizers and its ability to maintain the core elements of jùjú music. The album's success contributed to King Sunny Adé's status as one of the most important figures in African popular music.