Sonny Okonsun (January 1, 1947 in Benin City, Nigeria May 24, 2008 in Washington DC) was a musician from Nigeria. His surname is sometimes spelled Okosuns and first name Sunny. He was one of the leading Nigerian musicians from the late 70's to mid 80's . His first band, The Postmen, was formed in 1964 In 1969 he joined Melody Maestros, a band led by Victor Uwaifo . From 1972 to 1974 he led a group known as Paperback Limited and then formed a new band, Ozziddi . From then on, he released several albums either with Ozziddi, or solo recordings . His 1977 song, "Fire in Soweto", became a major international hit . He featured in the anti-arpatheid album Sun City, and his song "Highlife" was in the soundtrack of 1986 film Something Wild . His mainstream success started to fade in the late 1980s, but he continued his career as a gospel musician under the name Evangelist Sonny Okosun. He died aged 61 of colon cancer in May 24, 2008 at Howard University Teaching Hospital, Washington DC. His musical styles ranged included reggae, highlife, Afro-funk and gospel among others . He made music in Edo language, Yoruba language and English .
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Sonny Okosun Nigerian Praise (Part 6)
Watch in High Quality Hey everyone, this is video number fourteen (I think) and sixth in a new series that showcases Sonny Okosun's praise musik. I hope you like it and for those of you who don't speak the Nigerian languages featured in other songs, this is English so everyone can enjoy! NOTE- I made video yes but, all rights for the music go to Sonny Okosun and his family. I also extend my condolences to them in their time of grievance. Watch in High Quality
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Sunny
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Yoruba
Hallelujah
Ti
Lai
Jesus
Christian
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Tribe
Hausa
Igbo
Fulani
Gwari
Tiv
Edo
Efik
Zara
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of
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Blessing
Glory
Honor
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Worship
Africa
Naija
Sing
Joy
America
Oh
Happy
Day
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Black
Church
Let
it
Be
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Sonny Okosuns Which way Nigeria OLD SKOOL
http://www.naijaprime.com/ REST IN PEACE KLASSIC FROM THE 80's ....TAKING U BACK WAY BACK
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I want AKARA ft. D'Banj, Chamillionaire & Nollywood #8
Gospel According to Tux'B...Weekly CyberRadio Features Opeke of the Week
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AYEFELE
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Sonny Okosun - African Soldiers
This is a throwback from the Ozzidi King
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