Sunny Obazu-Ojeagbase’s biography: all you need to discover about the late Founder of Complete Sports
For enthusiasts of sports news in Nigeria, the name Sunny Ojeagbase would undoubtedly resonate.
Sunny Ojeagbase was an early sports journalist in Nigeria and the mastermind behind Complete Sports and Success Digest, which continue to operate to this day.
In addition to his role as a journalist, Sunny Ojeagbase was the founder of Complete Communications Limited, a businessman, and a mentor to numerous Nigerian entrepreneurs like Akin Alabi of Nairabet.
Recently, Sunny Ojeagbese made headlines after his family reported his passing at the age of 71 on Monday evening.
Julius Ojeagbese mentioned that his father departed this world in Atlanta, USA, on Saturday following a short illness. Since the news broke, Nigerians have taken to various platforms to pay their final tributes to the esteemed journalist.
To learn more about Sunny Ojeagbese, keep reading this article.
Profile Overview
| Full name | Sunny Obazu-Ojeagbase |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of birth | 31st December 1950 |
| Age | 71 years old |
| Date of death | 26th February 2022 |
| Place of birth | Osogbo, Osun State |
| Place of death | Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Marital status | Married |
| Wife | Esther Ojeagbase |
| Profession | Businessman, journalist |
Sunny Ojeagbase’s biography
Sunny Obazu-Ojeagbase was born on December 31, 1950, in Osogbo, Osun State to parents from Edo State, though details regarding their identities are scarce.
There is no record of whether Sunny Ojeagbase had any siblings; he was a Nigerian by birth and was 71 years old at the time of his demise.
Sunny Ojeagbase’s education
Sunny Ojeagbase completed his primary education at St. James’ Primary School, Osogbo in 1962 before enlisting in the Nigerian Army after serving as a printing trainee.
Records indicate that Sunny Ojeagbase also attained a Diploma in Mass Communication from the University of Lagos, Akoka.
Sunny Ojeagbase’s career
Obazu-Ojeagbase worked as a sports reporter with media organizations like Herald Newspaper, Daily Times, Concord Group of Newspapers, and The Guardian.
In 1983, however, Ojeagbase commenced the publication of a weekly sports newspaper titled Sports Souvenir after leaving his position as a reporter for The Guardian.
Sunny Ojeagbase later published Complete Football, which became the first Nigerian sports newspaper.
He also initiated the publication of Complete Sports, a daily sports newspaper, and Success Digest Magazine, a business guide, in 1958.
Sunny Ojeagbase’s personal life
Sunny Ojeagbase was married to Esther Ojeagbase, and their marriage was blessed with children.
Sunny Ojeagbase’s death
Sunny Ojeagbase passed away on February 22, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia, after a brief illness.
Sunny Ojeagbase’s net worth
There are no available details regarding Sunny Ojeagbase’s net worth.
