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Dunsin Oyekan | |
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Born | Ilorin, Nigeria |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Other names | The Eagle |
Alma mater | University of Ilorin |
Occupation | Gospel musician |
Known for | The Outpouring |
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Website | dunsinoyekan |
Dunsin Oyekan is a Nigerian Gospel singer and minister. He is known for his songs such as Fragrance to Fire, Yah, Worthy of My praise and so on. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
Dunsin joined his father-led music group "Spiritual Singers" and played guitar in the group. [8] He got a call into full ministry in 2014. [9] [7]
He is the convener of Code Red Worship which is the arm that convenes The Outpouring [10] [11] and Upper Room. [12]
Albums
• Code Red (2016) [7]
Year | Award | Category | Result | Reference |
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2024 | Clima Awards | African Gospel Artiste of the year | Nominated | [17] |
2022 | The Headies | Best Inspirational Single | Nominated | [18] [19] |
2021 | 3Music Awards | African Act of the year | Nominated | [20] |
2020 | Gospel Touch Music Award | African Artiste of the year | Nominated | [21] |
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