Sunmisola Agbebi

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Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye
Birth nameSunmisola Elizabeth Agbebi
Born (1998-05-02) May 2, 1998 (age 26)
Lagos State, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2020–present

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]

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]

As a lead artist
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]

As a featured artiste
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]

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ admin (2023-02-18). "Sunmisola to feature at RCCG's 'The Envoys' Inaugural Service". The Street Journal. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  3. ^ Man, The New. "Biography of Minister Sunmisola Agbebi Elizabeth". The New Man. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  4. ^ "Sunmisola Agbebi Bio: Meet the Gospel Singer and Yinka Okeleye's Wife". buzznigeria.com. 23 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  5. ^ "Sunmisola Agbebi Biography And Net Worth, Age, State, Family, Child, Husband, Education". 2023-03-07. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  6. ^ Smart, Ayodele (2022-12-17). "Sunmisola Agbebi Set To Host Live Recording Concert - "As It Is In Heaven"". Gospel Music. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  7. ^ Trendyhiphop (2023-04-12). "Sunmisola Agbebi x Lawrence Oyor - My Daddy My Daddy". TrendyHipHop. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  8. ^ Iyanu, Adeyemo (2023-02-22). "Sunmisola Agbebi & Firdaus Orchestra - The Garden Of Our Heart". Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  9. ^ 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)
  10. ^ "Christmas with Joe Mettle, Sunmisola & The Love Gift concert slated for December 25". GhanaWeb. 2022-12-08. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  11. ^ He's Alive - Single by Folabi Nuel & Sunmisola Agbebi, 2023-04-07, retrieved 2023-04-12
  12. ^ BellaNaija.com (2023-03-06). "Gospel Singer Sunmisola Agbebi says YES to Yinka Okeleye". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  13. ^ "Tributes flow as Sunmisola Agbebi says 'yes' to Yinka Okeleye (video) - P.M. News". Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  14. ^ DashboardTVC (2023-03-06). "Gospel Singers, Yinka Okeleye And Sunmisola Agbebi Set To Get Married". TVC ENTERTAINMENT. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  15. ^ 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.
  16. ^ NNN (2023-03-06). "Gospel Singers Yinka Okeleye and Sunmisola Agbebi Get Engaged". NNN. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  17. ^ "Photos: Moments From Sunmisola Agbebi & Yinka Okeleye Introduction". 22 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  18. ^ Amazing - Single by Sunmisola Agbebi, 2020-09-19, retrieved 2023-04-12
  19. ^ Larnort, Joseph (2022-02-20). "Sunmisola Agbebi Releases Much Awaited New Song "Koseunti"". Christian Gospel Hype. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  20. ^ "My Daddy My Daddy (Live) by Sunmisola Agbebi ft Lawrence Oyor". WorshippersGh. 2023-01-10. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  21. ^ "'Mercy' Lyrics by Moses Bliss, Sunmisola Agbebi & Pastor Jerry Eze". NotjustOk. 2023-08-16. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
  22. ^ "The African All-Star US Tour ft IBK, Chigozie, Nosa & Sunmisola Agbebi". Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  23. ^ 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.