Artiste Profile: Dunsin Oyekan

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Biography Of Dunsin Oyekan

Dunsin Oyekan was born in Ilorin, Nigeria, to the family of Gbadebo Oyekan, the General Overseer of Evangelical Baptist Church.

He began playing the guitar at age 10, encouraged by his father who once led ‘Spiritual Singers’, a music group that focused on experiencing God through worship.

Dunsin studied Industrial Chemistry at the University of Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria and, in 2014, God called him fully into the worship ministry.

Dunsin’s life is dedicated to bringing the God dimension into the world through sounds imparted to him by the Holy Spirit.

His passion is worshipping Jesus and leading others closer to Him through music. For over two decades, he has birthed revelationary songs, sang in choirs, and served as a music director.

He is a full-time worshipper who has released five albums — ‘Code Red’, ‘Kingdom Now’, ‘The Gospel of the Kingdom’, ‘The Glory Experience – Songs of Zion’, and ‘The Birth of Revival’.

Fondly called “the Eagle”, Dunsin’s desire is to fill the atmosphere with the heart of God, witness God, and stir revival platformed on the power and wisdom of God.

He does this through singing, playing the keyboard and guitar, and teaching the word of God.

He is the convener of Upper Room, a weekly worship experience, The Outpouring, a revival meeting, and Code Red, an annual worship experience.

Dunsin Oyekan is a devoted family man. He was married to his beloved wife, Adedoyin Oyekan, from February 2, 2013, until the Lord called her to glory on May 18, 2019. They are blessed with two lovely children.

7 Things You Need To Know About Dunsin Oyekan

1.) Dunsin Oyekan was born on the 5th of November 1984, in Ilorin, Nigeria, into the Gbadebo Oyekan’s Family. He is the only son of the Gbadebo Oyekan’s family.

2.) Dunsin Oyekan is a graduate of Industrial Chemistry from University of Ilorin, Kwara State.

3.) Dunsin Oyekan started playing the guitar at the early age of 10. Not only does he play the guitar, he also plays the piano, keyboards and drums. Dunsin Oyekan attributes his love for music and songwriting to his father who also loved music and encouraged him to learn the guitar.

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4.) Dunsin Oyekan was the music director of the crystal award winning choir, The Avalanche of COZA for many years. Dunsin Oyekan is the convener of the Code Red Worship, where most of his tracks are released.

5.) Dunsin Oyekan was married to Adedoyin Oyekan, and is blessed with two lovely children. Dunsin oyekan’s wife is late, she died in 2019.

6.) In 2016, Dunsin released his 14 track debut album – Code Red. Thus far, he has released over thirty songs, including the popular Na You, which featured Kim Burrell, an American gospel singer.

7.) Dunsin has ministered on the same stage with notable musicians including Tasha Cobbs, Kurt Carr, Don Moen, Byron Cage, Tye Tribbett, William Murphy, Kim Burrell, Sinach, Tasha Page-Lockhart, Frank Edwards, and Freke Umoh.