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Benita Iyere Okojie (born March 9, 1988), known by her stage name Benita Okojie, is a lucky Nigerian singer and songwriter.
As a voice in the field of music, she chooses to create gospel music that can be enjoyed by Christians, Muslims, and other religions.
Growing up in Nigeria has influenced Benita Okojie’s music, which we can see in the way her songs are performed and her use of famous Nigerian languages.
In 2006, she released the song “Osemudiamen” which became an instant hit and a major hit in the African gospel music market.
Nigerian singer
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 Benita Okojie: History • Biography • Photos |
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| Name: | Benita Iyer Okojie |
| stage name: | Benita Okojie |
| Date of Birth: | March 9, 1988 (36 years old) |
| place of birth: | Edo, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Edo State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| high: | not applicable |
| parents: | not applicable |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Husband • Spouse: | Olawale Adeina |
| Boyfriend and partner: | not applicable |
| Children: | Alaoluwa Iden Adeyina |
| Profession: | Singer • TV personality |
| net worth: | $1.5 million |
Early life and education
Benita Okojie was born in the same country to Nigerian parents on March 9, 1988. She is now 36 years old.
The gospel musician is a native of Edo State, Nigeria and a member of the Isan tribe of Nigeria. Unfortunately, on February 16 of that year, her father passed away.
Benita Okojie completed her English studies and obtained a degree at Redeemer University before joining the National Youth Service Corps.
Profession
Benita Okojie began her career singing with her siblings, blending Yoruba and Edo music. She rose to fame at the age of 10 in 1998 when she released the single “Osemudiamen”.
Her father, who has worked with performers like Onyeka Onwenu, Felix Liberty, Chris Okotie and Sonny Okosun, independently manages her music career. He is responsible for the composition, promotion and distribution of her music.
Benita Okojie performs at the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1999 FIFA Under-21 World Cup in Nigeria (Nigeria ’99).
In 2000, she also performed at the 40th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence in Aso Rock at the invitation of then Nigerian First Lady Stella Obasanjo.
The theme song of the 8th All-Africa Games comes from her single “Unity Games”.
She participated in the reality show Moving Up the Squad with the cast of Nigerian Movies. She continued to release music while working with her husband.
Discography
- Ayo
- Celebrating Jesus
- Son of God
- confidence
- Egbangbang
- Jesus and Abba
- Jesus and I
- Jesus is Amazing
- Ossemudia Gate
- Owase
- Peace
- Pray for Nigeria
- Save the Children
- Unity Games
- Vae
- We are going
- kindness
Personal life
Benita Okojie married Olawale Adeyina on November 16, 2016 and welcomed their first child in October of the same year.
She welcomed her second child, Araoluwa Eden Adeyina, in 2019. She has a son and a daughter, both named Araoluwa Eden Adeyina.
net worth
Benita Okojie is one of the most respected gospel musicians in Nigeria. Benita Okojie’s net worth is estimated to be $1.5 million.
Social Media
- Instagram: @benitaokojie
- SoundCloud: Benita Okojie
- Twitter: @benita_okojie
- YouTube: Benita Okojie
