Dunni Olanrewaju
BornDecember 2, 1960
Akinyele, Oyo State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Other namesOpelope Anointing
CitizenshipNigerian
Occupations
  • gospel singer
  • songwriter
  • evangelist
Years active1998–present

Dunni Olanrewaju (December 2, 1960), popularly known as Opelope Anointing is a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter and televangelist.[1][2][3]

Early life

Opelope Anointing was born on 2 december 1960 at Akinyele, a local government area in Oyo State, southwestern Nigeria into a Christian family of the late Isaiah and Deaconess Elizabeth Olaniyi.[4]

Education

Dunni began her early primary education in a village called Sannu[5] before she later proceeded to Elekuro Secondary Modern School in Ibadan but left to Ejigbo High School in Lagos State, where she finally dropped out to focus on gospel music.[6]

Career

Her debut album titled Adun-Igbeyawo was released in 1998 but she was famous for the album title Opelope Anointing, a music she scripted and recorded in one day.[7] She got her appellation, "Opelope Anointing" from this album.[8] She launched her 20th album on October 26, 2014 and in attendance were renowned Nigerian gospel singers, Joseph Adebayo Adelakun, Tope Alabi, Bola Are and Funmi Aragbaye.[9] In 2010, she established "Opelope Anointing Foundation (OPAF), a charity initiatives, Non-Governmental Organization.[10]

Personal life

In May 2013, her daughter Ibironke was married to Olawunmi and the wedding ceremony was held at Isolo in Lagos State.[11] Guest in attendance were Bola Are, Funmi Aragbaye and Mega 99 who performed at the event centre.[12]

Discography

  • Opelope Anointing (1998)

See also

References

  1. ↑ A. "Opelope Anointing Set For Ado-Odo :: P.M. News Nigeria". Africanewshub.com. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Musician Opelope Anointing Unveils 20th Album". P.M. NEWS Nigeria. October 17, 2014. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Ayewa, Opelope Anointing, Foluke Awoleye to grace CAC Transfiguration Zone 26 years anniversary". Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Day Obesere performed with me in London - Dunni-Opelope Anointing". Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Dunni Olanrewaju Biography: Age, Husband, Children & Net Worth - Famous Today". October 19, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Amazing story of God's greatness in my life – Opelope Anointing | Newswatch Times". Mynewswatchtimesng.com. Archived from the original on February 8, 2016. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  7. ↑ "I wrote and recorded Opelope Anointing in one day". M.thenigerianvoice.com. March 1, 2005. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Habila Home for Fidelity Creative Writing Workshop, Articles". Thisday Live. July 16, 2010. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Opelope Anointing shines in 3-In-1 event". Archived from the original on March 15, 2015. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Amosun, Fashola, storm Ogun State for Opelope Anointing". The Sun News. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Celebrities Regroup at Opelope Anointing Daughter's wedding – YouNewsng". Younewsng.com. June 1, 2013. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Mega 99 shows class at Opelope Anointing bash – the Punch – Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper". Archived from the original on June 8, 2013.
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