Sunmisola Elizabeth Agbebi Okeleye well known as "Sunmisola Agbebi" (born 2 May 1998) is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and worship leader.[1][2] In November 2020, she released her debut single titled " Amazing" but gained popularity in 2020 with the hit single “Koseunti”, a reworked version of an old Christ Apostolic Church worship song.[3]
Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye | |
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| Birth name | Sunmisola Elizabeth Agbebi |
| Born | May 2, 1998 Lagos State, Nigeria |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2020–present |
Early life edit
Sunmisola Agbebi was born on 2 May 1998 to Mr. & Mrs. Kayode Agbebi in Lagos State, Nigeria.[4] After her secondary education at Sagab College Ikorodu, Lagos she is currently acquiring her Bachelor's Degree from the National Open University of Nigeria.
Music career edit
Sunmisola Agbebi started singing at a very early age and had her first music performance at the age of four. In 2017, she was declared the winner of the Ikorodu Radio Music Challenge [5]
In November 2020, she debuted her single "Amazing" which was first published on YouTube by EmPawa Africa. Two years after in February 2022, she came up with the hit single "Koseunti", a song produced by Efe Mac Roc and with which she came into the limelight.
In October 2022, Sunmisola organized a live recording music concert titled, “AIIIH" meaning "As It Is In Heaven" at the Charis Event Center, Lagos State.[6] At the concert, she released a modified version of the hit song “My Daddy My Daddy” featuring the original singer Lawrence Oyor.[7]
In November 2022, she was invited to perform a song titled "The Garden of Our Heart" at the Dubai Expo alongside Grammy award winner, A R Rahman and the Firduas Orchestra.[8]
In December 2022, she also performed at an annual Christmas concert with musician Joe Mettle.[9][10] In April 2023, she was featured by Folabi Nuel in a song titled "He's Alive"[11]
In 19th May 2023, she released another major hit, her 3rd single, B’ola(honour) which has since been a massive blessing to millions around the world.
Personal life edit
On 2 March 2023, Sunmisola got engaged to her co-gospel singer, Yinka Okeleye in an enclosed private ceremony.[12][13][14] They had their marriage introduction on 5 March 2023 at her residence in Lagos State, Nigeria and got married on the 3rd of June 2023.[15][16][17]
Discography edit
Singles edit
| Title | Date of release | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Amazing[18] | November 2020 | Non-album single |
| Koseunti[19] | February 2022 | |
| B'Ola (Honour) | May 2023 | |
| Oba Ni (He is King) | December 2023 | Non album single |
| Aileyipada (Unchangeable) | March 2024 | Non album single |
Live performances edit
- The Garden of our heart with A R Rahman and Firduas Orchestra (2022)
- My Daddy My Daddy featuring Pastor Lawrence Oyor (2022)[20]
- B'Ola Remix featuring Shola Allyson (2023)
- Oba Ni featuring Nosa Omoregie (2023)
Features edit
| Title | Date of release | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Most Holy One
(TY Bello and Sunmisola Agbebi) |
August 2022 | Format: Streaming, Digital Download |
| He’s Alive
(Folabi Nuel featuring Sunmisola Agbebi) |
April 2023 | Format: Streaming, Digital Download |
| Closer than close (Ty bello ft Sunmisola Agbebi) | May 2023 | Format: Streaming, Digital Download |
| Mercy[21]
(Moses Blis) featuring Sunmisola Agbebi and Pastor Jerry Eze) |
August 2023 | Format: Streaming, Digital Download |
| Mu na chi mu so remix (Chee ft Sunmisola Agbebi) | September 2023 | Format: Streaming, Digital Download |
| All Glory (Tim Godffery, fearless community ft Sunmisola Agbebi) | October, 2023 | Format: Streaming, Digital Download |
| Never seen (Yadah ft Sunmisola Agbebi) | April, 2024 | Format: Streaming, Digital Download |
Achievements edit
In November 2022, Sunmisola Agbebi was announced as one of the artistes to perform at the African All-Star US Tour, a gospel music concert held in cities around the U.S.[22][23]
References edit
- ^ "RCCG's 'The envoys' to host Sunmisola Agbebi, Nathaniel Bassey". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2023-02-18. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- ^ admin (2023-02-18). "Sunmisola to feature at RCCG's 'The Envoys' Inaugural Service". The Street Journal. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- ^ Man, The New. "Biography of Minister Sunmisola Agbebi Elizabeth". The New Man. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- ^ "Sunmisola Agbebi Bio: Meet the Gospel Singer and Yinka Okeleye's Wife". buzznigeria.com. 23 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- ^ "Sunmisola Agbebi Biography And Net Worth, Age, State, Family, Child, Husband, Education". 2023-03-07. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- ^ Smart, Ayodele (2022-12-17). "Sunmisola Agbebi Set To Host Live Recording Concert - "As It Is In Heaven"". Gospel Music. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- ^ Trendyhiphop (2023-04-12). "Sunmisola Agbebi x Lawrence Oyor - My Daddy My Daddy". TrendyHipHop. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- ^ Iyanu, Adeyemo (2023-02-22). "Sunmisola Agbebi & Firdaus Orchestra - The Garden Of Our Heart". Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- ^ Music, Emmanuel Ghansah, Ghana (2022-12-10). "Joe Mettle lights up Christmas with 25th December concert!". Ghana Music. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Christmas with Joe Mettle, Sunmisola & The Love Gift concert slated for December 25". GhanaWeb. 2022-12-08. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- ^ He's Alive - Single by Folabi Nuel & Sunmisola Agbebi, 2023-04-07, retrieved 2023-04-12
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2023-03-06). "Gospel Singer Sunmisola Agbebi says YES to Yinka Okeleye". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- ^ "Tributes flow as Sunmisola Agbebi says 'yes' to Yinka Okeleye (video) - P.M. News". Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- ^ DashboardTVC (2023-03-06). "Gospel Singers, Yinka Okeleye And Sunmisola Agbebi Set To Get Married". TVC ENTERTAINMENT. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- ^ Alake, Olumide (2023-03-08). ""The chemistry wasn't ordinary": Sunmisola says yes to Yinka in sweet video". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- ^ NNN (2023-03-06). "Gospel Singers Yinka Okeleye and Sunmisola Agbebi Get Engaged". NNN. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- ^ "Photos: Moments From Sunmisola Agbebi & Yinka Okeleye Introduction". 22 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- ^ Amazing - Single by Sunmisola Agbebi, 2020-09-19, retrieved 2023-04-12
- ^ Larnort, Joseph (2022-02-20). "Sunmisola Agbebi Releases Much Awaited New Song "Koseunti"". Christian Gospel Hype. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- ^ "My Daddy My Daddy (Live) by Sunmisola Agbebi ft Lawrence Oyor". WorshippersGh. 2023-01-10. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- ^ "'Mercy' Lyrics by Moses Bliss, Sunmisola Agbebi & Pastor Jerry Eze". NotjustOk. 2023-08-16. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ^ "The African All-Star US Tour ft IBK, Chigozie, Nosa & Sunmisola Agbebi". Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- ^ Radio, Worshipculture (2022-11-16). "[News] IBK, Chigozie, Nosa & Sunmisola Agbebi Set To Headline The African All-Star US Tour". Worshipculture Radio. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
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