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 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.[5]

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.[6] She got her appellation, "Opelope Anointing" from this album.[7] 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.[8] In 2010, she established "Opelope Anointing Foundation (OPAF), a charity initiatives, Non-Governmental Organization.[9]

Personal life

In May 2013, her daughter Ibironke was married to Olawunmi and the wedding ceremony was held at Isolo in Lagos State.[10] Guest in attendance were Bola Are, Funmi Aragbaye and Mega 99 who performed at the event centre.[11]

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. ↑ "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.
  6. ↑ "I wrote and recorded Opelope Anointing in one day". M.thenigerianvoice.com. March 1, 2005. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  7. ↑ "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.
  8. ↑ "Opelope Anointing shines in 3-In-1 event". Archived from the original on March 15, 2015. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Amosun, Fashola, storm Ogun State for Opelope Anointing". The Sun News. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Celebrities Regroup at Opelope Anointing Daughter's wedding – YouNewsng". Younewsng.com. June 1, 2013. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  11. ↑ "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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