Sonnie Badu began his ministry at a
very young age, singing in his hometown of Ghana Accra. Sonnie was
raised under a strict Christian upbringing, his father, Reverend Agyeman
Prempeh, a prominent pastor in the capital state Accra would wake his
children up with a cane for Church every Sunday. It was this discipline
that would establish his life-long passion of service to the Lord.
Although
Sonnie Badu had been a worship leader from his youth, to all who knew
him football was his gift. However any hopes of international football
success were soon eclipsed when the Lord begun to turn this heart in His
hands. At 18 years of age, Sonnie was attacked by a mysterious
infection that had virtually pronounced him dead. It was in this time he
made a promise to follow God if He would spare his life. His life was
spared and “The Worshipper” as he is popularly known was born. On the 1
December 2007, his debut album “Lost in his glory” was released.
He
has already sang alongside the likes of international gospel artists
such as Juanita Bynum, Lionel Peterson, Alvin Slaughter, Noel Robinson,
Muyiwa, Sammy Okposu, Mike Aremu and other gospel ministers.
On
Good Friday 21 March 2008 “Africa Worships with Sonnie Badu” was
launched. It is a concert which teams up with a charity to raise
awareness and aid for those in need. For 2008 efforts were focused on
the beautiful country of Kenya, in support of all those that have been
affected by the recent violence. This night also witnessed the launch of
his first book entitled “The Worshippers Cry”. Not content with the
success of ‘Africa Worships with Sonnie Badu’ Sonnie Badu soon followed
in 2008 with another headlining event entitled ‘RAW Worship-Ignite My
Fire’. It was a night of pure worship. Held on the 29 November 2008;
avid supporters did not disappoint in their attendance yet again. This
night also marked the launch of his second book entitled “How To
Activate Your Miracle During Worship”. As a unique gospel singer, Sonnie
Badu’s ministry is accompanied by signs and wonders including prophetic
deliverances, healings of cancers, strokes, paralysis, barrenness and
the salvation of souls. Christians would describe this as a confirmation
of his calling.
He is described as the young man with the golden
voice; others esteem him for his ability to move audiences. However
these talents find their greatest expression because of His Love for
God.
Currently in the UK gospel industry, he is hailed as one of
the most celebrated and influential worship leaders to emerge from the
African church sector in recent years. He is heating up the church
circuits with his energetic sound and colourful mix of contemporary and
African praise and worship with a style so diverse, he appeals to every
preference.
Sonnie Badu is no gimmick; “I did not call myself” is
a statement he commonly relies on for expression. He is no ordinary man
and is not one to be compared with any other. The truth is Sonnie Badu
has only just begun.
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