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THE SINGER’S DIARY- UP CLOSE WITH DR. SONNIE BADU

 

Sonnie Badu is an Africa multiple award winning International Gospel singer-songwriter influential figure in Africa Gospel music. He is known for his work as a philanthropist, businessman, TV Presenter, producer, motivational speaker, author and for his long-running success as a musician.

Sonnie Badu

He is arguably the most flourishing gospel export emerging out of Africa in recent years. One of the most consistently popular live acts in the world, Sonnie have been to almost every corner of the world and is high on every best worship list; his trademark vocals are as recognizable as his custom made fashion accessories.

His stage act is the impressive mark of an artist who knows what keeps his immense audience loyal. His unique blend of intimate worship, high-quality visuals and his energetic style of ushering congregations into the presence of God is affecting lives worldwide.

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Sonnie Badu began his musical career at a very tender age, under the tutelage of his father, a prominent preacher in his hometown of Accra, Ghana. His decision to become a gospel singer has to do with a close encounter with death at the age of 18, when he was struck with a deadly virus.

He recounts that it was in this moment as he lay on the hospital bed slipping in and out of consciousness with his mother singing hymns into his ear that he made a vow to rededicate his life to God, if he pulls through. It seemed like an irresistible offer to God as immediately he entered into that covenant, his body began to regain strength. It was then that Sonnie Badu ‘The Worshipper’ as he is popularly known was born.

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As part of his achievements, Dr Sonnie Badu in 2017 received the following awards.

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1: KEY TO THE CITY OF BROOKLYN – NEW YORK
(By the President of the Borough of Brooklyn – President Eric L Adam)

2. DOCTORATE OF DIVINITY
(By CICA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY AND SEMINARY)

3. UN AMBASSADOR OF SACRED MUSIC CDSE
(Commander of most Distinguished Order of special Envoy expert in the field of sacred music).

He is married to Ann Marie Badu and is blessed with two children. Dr Sonnie Badu is currently the Head pastor for Rock Hill church in Atlanta, United States.

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Gospel Music Enthusiast, Gospel Music Blogger, Promoter and Lover of God

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