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Sonny Okosun
Nigerian musician (1947–2008)
Sonny Okosun | |
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| Also known as | Sunny Okosuns |
| Born | (1947-01-01)1 January 1947 Edo State, Nigeria |
| Died | 24 May 2008(2008-05-24) (aged 61) Howard University Hospital, Washington DC |
| Genres | Highlife, reggae, gospel music |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Electric guitar, flute, saxophone, electric piano, percussion, vocals |
| Years active | 1960s–2000s |
| Labels | Ozzidi sound |
Musical artist
Sonny Okosun (1 January 1947[1] – 24 May 2008) was a Nigerian musician, who was known as the leader of the Ozzidi band.[2] He named his band Ozzidi after a renowned Ijaw river god, but to Okosun the meaning was "there is a message".
His surname is sometimes spelled Okosuns and his first name Sunny. He was one of the leading Nigerian musicians from the late 1970s to mid-1980s.[3]
Okosun's brand of African pop music, Ozzidi, is a synthesis of Afro-beat, reggae and funk music.[4]