Brief biography and musical career
Okechukwu Okey also known as Okey Sokay is a gifted gospel artiste of very rare quality. He is known for his uplifting melodies, powerful inspiring lyrics and the unquestionable presence his music carries and conveys, heralding his arrival into the scene of Gospel music as successful, pure, fresh, original, and lifting with an amazing global impact which has earned him some serious acknowledgement and recognition’s. Born in Lagos Nigeria in the 80’s to Emmanuel and Elfrida Onya Ejim, he grew up surrounded by music as his mom was a member of the local church’s choir. He was exposed to professional music at a very early age, as a drummer for the popular gospel star “Ibro John (late)” during the late 90’s, also as a member of a popular children choir from the local church, travelling across the country, he had the rare opportunity to experience some of the biggest stages in Nigeria ministering and performing to thousands of people.
Okey Sokay’s personal relationship with Jesus and testimonies has inspired songs like, OYEL, HSKT, Aka, Takeover, YANGA, Life, and many others.
His EP ”Without You ” was released in 2014 and his Debut album ” REVEALED was released in 2016.
“Okey Sokay”, intends to redefine “gospel music” with the trendy, afrobeats and pop culture touch to appeal to his core audience “The Youth” whilst renewing minds, winning and transforming souls. Okey Sokay has worked with great minds in the music industry (both local and international) such as Tim Godfrey, Nikki Laoye, Provabs, Mike Abdul (Midnight crew), KingzKid(GH) , ESAIAS (GH), Giftberries and many more. Besides been a great Singer, he is also a music producer, mix/mastering engineer and a programmer.
Okey Sokay is happily married and currently serving as the minister for worship at CHARIS FAMILY INTERNATIONAL CHURCH, LAGOS, NIGERIA.
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