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Mega 99
Born
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigerian
Occupations
  • gospel singer
  • songwriter
  • performer
Years active1994–present

Abel Oluwafemi Dosunmu, known as Mega 99, is a Nigerian gospel juju musician and songwriter.[1][2][3]

Early life

He was born in Oshodi, a metropolitan city in Lagos State, the administrative division of Nigeria.[4] He obtained a Bachelor of science (B.Sc) degree in accountancy from Olabisi Onabanjo University.[5] In 1994, he established a musical group called Abel Dosunmu and the Mega 9'9 Band.[6] His debut album titled My mother was released in 1998 and another album titled Prayer was released in 2000 but was famous for his album titled Money which was released in 2004. He later released "Ona Ara" in 2006 followed by "Weep Not" in 2008 and Thanksgiving in 2010. Another album titled Victory at last was released in 2012, Fear Not" in 2013 and Emajo Emayo was released in 2014.[7][8]

Discography

  • My Mother (1998)
  • Prayer (2000)
  • Money (2003)
  • Ona Ara (2006)
  • Weep Not (2008)
  • Thanksgiving (2010)
  • Fear Not (2013)
  • Emajo Emayo (2014)

See also

References

  1. ^ "Mega 99 shows class at Opelope Anointing bash". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ Our Reporter. "Atorise, Mega 99 thrill at Apata's album launch". The Nation. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
  3. ^ "Lavish praises to God for 2012". Daily Independent, Nigerian Newspaper. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "Juju thrives on quality beats – Mega 99". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Musician, Mega 99 unveil new album". News Nigeria. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
  6. ^ Latestnigeriannews. "Juju thrives on quality beats ' Mega 99". Latest Nigerian News. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
  7. ^ "In Fear Not, Mega 99 sings a new song". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ "Licking honey, Mega 99 sings victory song". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)