Edward Sunday (born 30 October 1973) is a Nigerian gospel music producer and sound engineer. He is the founder of Azusa Productions.
Early life and education Edward Sunday was born on 30 October 1973 in Ibadan, Nigeria, to Mr. and Mrs. Onokaya. He originates from Owan West Local Government Area in Edo State, Nigeria and grew up primarily in Lagos. He began his education at New Eden Primary School in Ibadan and continued at the University of Ibadan Staff School for his secondary education. He later attended The Polytechnic, Ibadan, where he earned both an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) and a Higher National Diploma(HND) in Estate Management. In 2021, he was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music, Sound Engineering, and Concert Production from ESCAE University, Benin. In 2024, he received an additional PhD in the same field from Myles Leadership University.
Career Edward Sunday began his career as a choirmaster at a local church. In 1998, Edward Sunday began his career as a producer and engineer at VIF Studio in Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.
In 2012, Edward Sunday was appointed Head Sound Engineer and Technical Director at The Present House (The Water Brook). In 2016, he served as a judge for the music competition Voice Out.
In 2010 and 2018, Sunday contributed to live sound engineering activities for MTN Project Fame West Africa, He provided technical audio support during events connected to the launch of GOtv Africa by MultiChoice. In 2015, he worked on the Easy Click Fest tour organized by Etisalat, which featured performances by artists including Tiwa Savage, Olamide, and Don Jazzy.
In 2020, Edward Sunday founded Azusa Productions, a music and record production company. He has also worked on the production of live performances for several gospel artists.
Production discography + Selected production and sound engineering discography Year Song title Artiste Note 2014 Victory Song Ada Ehi Sound Engineer 2015 All Power Pat Uwaje King Hossanah Pat Uwaje King ft Odunayo Ojo Onasanya 2017 I Overcame (Live) Ada Ehi Sound Engineer 2018 Worthy Is The Lamb Sinach Sound Engineer (Live) 2019 Toya Tim Godfrey Producer 2020 Mma Mma Tim Godfrey Wonderful Love Ccioma Sound Engineer (Live) Done Me Well (Live) Ccioma Producer 2022 Through Eternity Minister GUC Producer & Composer Obinigwe Minister GUC 2023 Jehovah Meliwo Judikay ft 121 Selah Emmanuel Frank Edwards ft Moses Bliss Sound Engineer Tobechukwu Nathaniel Bassey ft Mercy Chinwo Sound Engineer (Live) Fountain of Mercy Nathaniel Bassey ft Sinach Sound Engineer 2024 Ariwo Oyo Laolu Gbenga Sound Engineer Fragrance Esther Orji Praise Fest 2.0 Blessing Lopez Sound Engineer 2026 Praise Fest 4.0 Blessing Lopez Producer
Awards and recognition
+ Selected awards and honors Year Presented by Award Recipient Result 2023 Kingdom Achievers Awards Special Recognition Himself 2024 President's Lifetime Achievement Award Joe Biden Lifetime Achievement Award Himself 2024 African Icon Awards Entertainment Icon of the Year Himself
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