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Benita Iyere Okojie is a Nigerian gospel singer and song writer.

Early Life
Benita Iyere Okojie born on March 9, 1988 in Uromi, Edo State, Nigeria.

Education
She had her elementary education at Starfield Nursery and Primary School. She proceeds to Cayley College for her post-elementary education before bagging her B.A English from Redeemers University, Osun State.

Career
Benita Okojie came to limelight with her single “Osemudiamen” in 1998. Benita started singing as early as 6, and professionally at 10 years of age. Music is like family thing, her mother was a “guest singer” and her dad casually sings and a music producer who worked with the likes of Onyeka Onwenu, Felix Liberty, Chris Okotie, and Sunny Okosun who happens to be her uncle.

It all began when her mother was to sing at an event in her church but end up with a sour throat. That was when little Benita decides to deputized for her mother. After the session, her pastor was impressed with her and advised her to do something with her voice “because it sounded beautiful”.

She has performed at high-profile events such All African Games, U17 FIFA World Cup, Nigeria 40th Independence Anniversary, etc.

Private Life
Benita Okojie got married to her husband, Olawale Adeyina on November 26, 2016, after four years of courtship. And the union is blessed with two children.

Selected Songs

 * Osemudiamen
 * Jesu N’Abba
 * Egbongbon
 * Owase
 * Ayo
 * Child of God
 * Jesus is Wonderful
 * Prayer for Nigeria
 * Jesus and I
 * Confidence
 * Celebrate Jesus
 * Save the Children
 * Peace
 * We are going
 * Vae