Dunsin Oyekan who is also known as ‘The Eagle’ is a Nigerian gospel singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, and producer.
He was born on the 5th of November, 1985, and hails from Ilorin, Kwara State. Dunsin Oyekan is the only son of Pastor Gbadebo Oyekan. He is the convener of the Code Red Worship Experience.
Education
His formal educational journey started at Airforce Nursery and Primary school, Ilorin, where he completed his Nursery and Primary education. He then enrolled in Federal Government College Ilorin for his secondary education. He later changed left Federal Government College, Ilorin, and continued his secondary education at the Baptist Model High School, Ilorin.
On completion of his secondary education, he secured admission into the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, where he studied Industrial Chemistry.
Personal Life
He was married to late Adedoyin Oyekan and their union is blessed with two children. He lost his wife on the 19th of May, 2019. They got married on the 2nd of February, 2013.
Career
Dunsin’s father’s love for music made him persuade Dunsin into learning musical instruments and at the age of 10, he could play the guitar and he attributes his love for music and songwriting to his father. He currently plays several musical instruments including drums, keyboard, and guitar and doubles up as a record producer.
In 2016, he released his debut studio album ‘Code Red’ which has 14 songs and guest appearances from Ire Oluwa and Kim Burrell. That same year (2016) he was able to perform the song ‘Na You’ (off his debut album) featuring Kim Burell at The Experience, Africa’s biggest gospel music concert which is held annually in Lagos, Nigeria. Dunsin has also performed alongside some other prominent gospel singers including Tasha Cobbs, Do Moen, Sinach, Frank Edwards, William Murphy, Kurt Carr, Kim Burrell, Tye Tribbett, Byron Cage, Freke Umoh, Tasha Page-Lockhart, and many others.
He is also the convener of the Code Red Worship Event, an event that has had over nine successful editions and Dunsin Oyekan was the music director of the crystal award-winning choir, The Avalanche of COZA, for many years.
Awards & Recognitions
His song ‘Imole De’ got nominated for Song of Excellence at the Africa Gospel Music and Media Awards (AGMMA) 2019.
Photos
Music Videos
Discography
Albums
- The Glory Experience (Songs of Zion) (2022)
- The Gospel of the Kingdom (2021)
- Kingdom Now (2019)
- Code Red (2016)
Net Worth
Dunsin Oyekan’s net worth is estimated at $250,000.
Social Media
You can connect with Dunsin Oyekan on various social media platforms through the usernames given below.
Instagram: @dunsinoyekan
Facebook: Dunsin Oyekan – “The Eagle”
Twitter: @Dunsinoyekan
YouTube: Dunsin Oyekan
Profile Summary
Real Name | Dunsin Oyekan |
Date of Birth | November 5, 1985 |
Age | 36 |
Nationality | Nigerian |
State of Origin | Kwara |
Tribe | Yoruba |
Education | Industrial Chemistry at The University of Ilorin |
Occupation | Gospel singer-songwriter, music producer |
Spouse | Adedoyin Oyekan (Late) |
Number of children | 2 |
Net Worth | $250,000 |
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