INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT GOSPEL ARTISTE: DUNSIN OYEKAN

Dunsin Oyekan, better known by The Eagle, is a Nigerian gospel singer who has built a name for himself in the Nigerian music industry.

Dunsin Oyekan is the convener of the Code Red Worship Experience and also a songwriter, instrumentalist, recording artist, and producer.

Fragrance to Fire, Breathe (which has over 7 million views on YouTube), Open Up (which has over 2 million views on YouTube), The Anthem, and a host of other gospel songs have made him famous.

Brief History of The Eagle

Dunsin Oyekan was born in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, on November 5, 1984 to Mr. Gbadebo Oyekan’s family, Dunsin was the only son of his father.

Dunsin received his primary education at the Airforce Nursery and Primary School in Ilorin. He began his secondary education at Federal Government College in Ilorin and completed it at Baptist Model High School in Ilorin during a six-year period.

Dunsin continued his education at the University of Ilorin in Kwara State, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Chemistry. He met his wife at the University of Ilorin in Kwara State, where he was studying.

Dunsin married his late wife on February 2, 2013, and they had two children together.

Dunsin Oyekan was married to Adedoyin Oyekan until her death on Saturday, May 18, 2019.

Dunsin Oyekan Music Ministry

Dunsin Oyekan’s ministry began because of his father’s passion for music. His father persuaded him to learn to play the bass guitar when he was a child. He complied, and by the age of ten, he had mastered the instrument, sparking an interest in music. He became a member of the local choir in his church, and began his journey into the music industry.

Dunsin Oyekan is a professional music producer who began his musical education with the guitar and currently performs a variety of instruments.

He was the music director of the COZA choir, Avalanche of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly at one time (COZA).

However, in addition to his popularity, he has ministered alongside Tasha Cobbs, Kurt Carr, Don Moen, Byron Cage, Tye Tribbett, William Murphy, Kim Burrell, Sinach, Tasha Page-Lockhart, Frank Edwards, Nathaniel Bassey and Freke Umoh on stage.

Dunsin Oyekan’s 14-track debut album, Code Red, was released in 2016 and he has since released over thirty tracks.

Dunsin was nominated as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Christian Ministry in Nigeria by Ynaija because of his effect in the gospel music industry. In 2019, his song, Imole De, was nominated for the Africa Gospel Music and Media Awards (AGMMA) Song of Excellence.

Code Red, released in 2016, Kingdom Now, released in 2019, and The Gospel of the Kingdom, released in 2021, are albums he has produced.