Sunny was born in Lagos to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Neji, Sunny, the youngest of five kids (three boys, two girls) had his primary education between 1972 and 1978 in Ogoja,Cross River State, his home town. He completed his secondary education at Government College,Ikorodu, Lagos in 1984 and proceeded to Yaba College of Technology where he obtained a Diploma in Fashion Design.
Sunny Neji’s active involvement with music began at an early stage. As a boy he participated in cultural performances while in School.