Adedoyin Oseni

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Adedoyin Oseni
Birth nameAdedoyin Oseni
Born (1994-08-09) 9 August 1994 (age 29)
Lagos State, Nigeria
GenresGospel, African and contemporary
Occupation(s)
  • Saxophonist
  • Musician
Years active2019–present
Spouse(s)Ololade Oseni

Adedoyin Oseni (born 9 August 1994) is a Nigerian gospel saxophonist and live band leader. He is known for his song "Incense" released in 2022, he has performed at several notable global platforms, some of which include The Experience and Utopia Theatre 10 Years Anniversary in Sheffield, United Kingdom.[1] He is the winner of the 2014 edition of God's Children Got Talent run by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RGGC).[2]

Background and education

Adedoyin hails from Irolu Remo, Ogun State but was born in Bariga, Lagos State, Nigeria. He obtained a degree in political science from the Olabisi Onabanjo University in 2017, later proceeding to obtain a master's degree in marketing with brand management from Huddersfield University in 2024.[3][4]

Career

At a very young age, Adedoyin Oseni won the God's Children Got Talent in 2014, a talent show organised by the RGGC for children between the ages of 5-20, where he contested as a saxophonist.

Oseni started his music career professionally in 2019 after a significant personal transformation from Islam to Christianity, a change which has not only shaped his spiritual path but has also influenced his musical direction.[citation needed] He came into the limelight following the 2023 release of his single “Incense” featuring Theophilus Ogaga. The song has garnered millions of streams of multiple digital streaming platforms[specify] and gained traction on social media.[5][failed verification]

Oseni is the organiser of Evening of Worship, a concert held annually in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The maiden edition was held at the RGGC Victory Assembly in Sheffield and it recorded an attendance of 250 people. During the event, Oseni led an ensemble which played traditional and western gospel tunes. The concert also featured other gospel singers such as Theophilus Ogaga and Angela Ohiorenoya.[6]

Personal life

Adedoyin married Ololade Oseni in 2023. [7]

Discography

Song title Featured artist(s) Year released Album
Incense Theophilus Ogaga 2022 non-album single
Victory Praise None 2022
Elu Agogo 2022
Devotion Joshua Banjo 2023

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References

  1. ^ "Opening up the arts to under-represented groups has to be the priority". Now Then Sheffield. 2023-11-29. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  2. ^ Nation, The (2014-06-14). "Winners emerge in God's Children's Got Talent". Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  3. ^ Nenu-Xycinews; Scientist, The Blogger (2024-03-06). "Adedoyin Oseni, The Saxophonist who has carved a niche for Himself". XyciNews. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  4. ^ Cyril (2024-05-21). "Adedoyin Oseni, the saxophonist who has carved a niche for himself". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  5. ^ Oruoghor, Fejiro (2024-03-22). "Musical journey celebrating Nigeria's independence with Adedoyin Oseni". Vanguard. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  6. ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2024-03-17). "An Evening of Worship with Gospel Saxophonist Adedoyin Oseni". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  7. ^ a b Collins, Pere (2024-03-19). "Adedoyin Oseni: All you need to know about the amazing gospel saxophonist | PulseNets". Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  8. ^ "Biography of Gospel saxophonist Adedoyin Oseni | The Paradise News". theparadise.ng. 2024-03-22. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
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