Sonnie Badu’s Biography

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

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.

Being Listed as No.57 in the top 100 Most Influential Ghanaians of all time, Sonnie Badu is determined to keep soaring. At the moment, he is busily pursuing his Master’s and a doctorate in religion and fine art. Again he was recently honoured as the most outstanding Ghanaian in diaspora in the Netherlands and also listed in the top 11 most influential Ghanaians abroad. He has numerous businesses such as “The Worship Radio”, Badu Homes, Dizney Daycare, iWorship Magazine, Eagle Eye Football Agency, Private Jet Consulting, Four24 Records, and so many more. He has managed to globalize his music empire with teams all over, especially in Canada, Europe, USA, and Africa.

Innovation is not for the faint of heart, nor for those who lack the capacity. Sonnie is the only Africa gospel artist to fill stadiums to capacity in recent years. He is more than just an A-list artist- He is simply a Cultural Phenomenon.

“The Worshipper” as he’s been dubbed, has been on various stages around the world such as The Historic Waldorf Astoria, Wembley Stadium, Wembley Arena and so many more. On these platforms with him were the likes of Cece and BebeWinans, Juanita Bynum, Kim Burrell, Jonathan Nelson, Isreal Houghton, TyeTribbett, Tasha Cobbs, Jason Nelson, Donnie Mcclurkin, Noel Robinson, Muyiwa, Byron Cage, Kurt Carr, Lionel Peterson, Dr. Ron Kenoly, Judy Jacobs, Martha Munizzi, , Alvin Slaughter, Phil Driscoll, Fred Hammond, just to name a few.

For Sonnie Badu, it is an honour and privilege to stand and lead God’s children in the art of spiritual intimacy. His ministry houses the presence of God and where God’s heart is; His hand will be. This is the grace has made way for him to lead worship for Bishop Tudor Bismark , Pastor Matthew Ashimilowo, Pastor E. A. Adeboye, Archbishop Duncan Williams, Pastor Kingsley Appiagyei, Bishop David Oyedepo, Bishop Mike Okonkwo, Papa Ayo Oritsejafor, and many more.

Testimonies of healing and breakthrough follow him wherever he sets up to praise and worship and his “International Worship Summit” In Recent Years Bears Witness to that.

Apart from the unqualified expressively awe-inspiring worship anointing; creative and yet simplistic motivational speaking grace, Sonnie is endowed with writing skills that have culminated into authoring six best-selling Christian books.

Currently apart from his academic pursuit, Sonnie’s primary task is to help improve the lives of the less privileged especially in Africa. In this regard, he has stepped up his Ministry’s Charity Project, ‘Thy Dwelling Place’ Orphanage, while he maintains his Ambassadorial status at Hope Orphanage.

He is happily married to Ann-Marie, and they both reside in London.

AWARDS

1. BEFFTA Awards Best Gospel Act 2009

2. UK Gospel Music Awards Best Male Artiste 2009

3. Best Gospel Artiste 2010 4. Best Song 2010 5. Best Album Europe Music Awards

6. Best Male Contemporary 2010 7. Best Song 2010 8. Best Album African Gospel Music Awards

9. Best African Gospel 2010 African Music Awards

10. Best Musician GUBA

11. Best Event Of The Year 2011 12. Best Male Artiste 2011 Africa Gospel Music Awards

13. Best Gospel Artiste 2014 14. Male Artiste Of the year 2014 Ghana Music Awards

15. Best Male Vocalist 2014 16. Best Gospel Song 2014 Vodaphone Music Awards

17.Trailblazer 2012 18. Trailblazer 2013 19. Trailblazer 2014 Africa Gospel Music Awards

20. Best Gospel Act BEFTTA 2014