Draft:Edward Sunday
Edward Sunday | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 October 1973 |
| Origin | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Record producer |
| Years active | 1994–present |
Edward Sunday professionally known as ‘Bros Eddy’ (born 30 October, 1973) is a Nigerian gospel music producer. He is the founder of Azusa Productions, a music and record company in Nigeria.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Edward Sunday was born on 30 October, 1973 in Ibadan, Nigeria to Mr. & Mrs. Onokaya, but originally hails from Edo State, Nigeria. He was born as the second child among six siblings and spent most of his childhood in Lagos.
Edward received his primary education at Nurudeen Primary School in Ibadan, Nigeria, followed by secondary education at the University of Ibadan Staff School. He pursued further studies at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, where he obtained both an Ordinary National Diploma and a Higher National Diploma in Estate Management. In 2021, he attained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music, Sound Engineering, and Concert Production from ESCAE-University, Benin .[2]
Career
[edit]Edward Sunday began his career in music at the age of nine as the choirmaster of the children's section at a local church.[3]
In 1998, Edward Sunday embarked on his career as a producer and engineer at the VIF Studio located in Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.[4]In 2012, Edward Sunday became Head Sound Engineer and Technical Director at The Present House, also known as The Water Brook. In 2016, Edward Sunday served as a judge for Voice Out, a music contest.[5]
In 2020, he left his role at The Water Brook and founded Azusa Productions, a music and record production company.
Production discography
[edit]| Year | Song Title | Artiste |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ariwo Oyo | Laolu Gbenga |
| Fragrance | Esther Orji | |
| Praise Fest | Blessing Lopez | |
| 2023 | Jehovah Meliwo | Judikay ft 121 Selah |
| Emmanuel | Frank Edward ft Moses Bliss | |
| Tobechukwu | Nathaniel Bassey ft Mercy Chinwo | |
| Fountain of Mercy | Nathaniel Bassey ft Sinach | |
| 2022 | Through Eternity[6] | Minister GUC |
| Obinigwe | Minister GUC | |
| 2020 | Mma Mma Ya | Tim Godfrey |
| Wonderful love | Ccioma | |
| More than Gold | Ccioma | |
| 2019 | Toya | Tim Godfrey |
| 2018 | Worthy Is The Lamb | Sinach |
| 2017 | Oghene Do | Frank Edwards |
| Mma mma | Frank Edwards | |
| I Overcame (live) | Ada Ehi | |
| 2015 | All Power | Pat Uwaje King |
| Hossanah | Pat Uwaje King ft Odunayo Ojo Onasanya | |
| 2014 | The Victory Song | Ada Ehi |
Recognition
[edit]In 2023, Sunday was awarded with the Kingdom Achievers Award.[7][8] In 2019, he was also honored as one of the gospel icons by the Annual Gospel Music Awards.[9]
Reference
[edit]- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2024-04-06). "Edward Sunday and others honored with United Nations Ambassador Award". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2024-01-17). "Music Producer, Edward Sunday, two others, bags honorary doctorate from Myles University". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ Rapheal (2023-05-30). "Edward Sunday, on how he sets up studios nation-wide". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2023-04-01). "Music icon, Edward Sunday marks three decades in industry". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "Reason I strive for excellence – Music producer, Edward Sunday". Vanguard Newspaper.
- ^ "Who produced "Through Eternity" by Minister GUC?". Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ "Kingdom Achievers Award 2023 holds in Lagos". Vanguard Newspapers.
- ^ Mix, Pulse (2023-10-23). "Kingdom Achievers awards full nomination list 2023". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "Edward Sunday makes top 100 influential gospel personalities in Nigeria – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-05-26.