Yinka Ayefele
Yinka Ayefele & His Merry Makers Band , MON, is a Nigerian music producer and gospel singer.[2][3] Made music videos from 1999 to the present. Marketed and distributed by Alloy Production International 1999–2010 and Galaxy Music 2009–2019 Now currently in Role Model Entertainment CD Albums ÷ Video CD 's Albums, CD Covers Albums, Cassette Tape Albums, CD Albums & Yinka Ayefele 's Topic, Music CD's + Music Video CD + VCD','s Artwork Albums, Album Music Artworks, Redited CD Covers Artwork, Music Album Cover Arts, Album Artworks, Album Cover Music Artworks, Album Covers, Album Cover
Yinka Ayefele | |
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Born | Olayinka Joel Ayefele Aka Yinka Ayefele 1 February 1968 Ipoti-Ekiti, Nigeria |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Other names | Yinka Ayefele 's CD Albums ÷ Music VCD Albums |
Citizenship | Nigerian |
Occupation | Musician |
Years active | 1998–present |
Spouse(s) | Temitope Titilope[1] |
Children | 3 |
Parent(s) | Chief Joshua Taiwo Ayefele (Father)[1] |
Early life
Ayefele was born in Ipoti-Ekiti, a city in Ekiti State in southwestern Nigeria.[4]
Education
He had attended Our Saviours Anglican Primary School in Ipoti-Ekiti for his primary and secondary education before he later proceeded to Ondo State College of Arts and Science in Ikare Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria.[5]
Career
Ayefele worked briefly as journalist and broadcaster at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Ibadan, where he also produced jingles and musical works on radio.[6] He began his music career in 1997 after he was involved in an automobile accident which damaged his spinal cord and confined him to a wheelchair.[7][8] While in the hospital after spending about 9 months, his friend, Kola Olootu visited and advised him to put some songs together.[9] This suggestion resulted in the release of his debut album titled, Bitter Experience in 1998 which brought him into limelight.[10] The release of Bitter experience was followed by the release of Sweet Experience.[11] Other albums released by the gospel musician are Something Else, Divine Intervention and Life after death, released in honor of Gbenga Adeboye, a Nigerian radio presenter, musician and comedian.[12] The title Bitter Experience reflected his ordeal and Sweet Experience was the sweetness after a "Bitter Experience".[13]
Awards and honours
He had received over 200 awards.[14] Among other awards are:
- Member of the Order of the Niger awarded by Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (2011)
- Ekiti cultural ambassador award
Demolition of radio station
Ayefele's Music House, which has in it a radio station Fresh FM and a studio, was on August 19, 2018 demolished[15] by the Oyo State Government, stating that the property's location contravene the stipulations by the town planning authority. This sparked outrage from fans and sympathizers[16] in Ibadan, and host of other criticizing the government's action. According to the musician, the property worth N800 million. The radio station now has a branch in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Personal life
Ayefele and his wife, Tope, welcomed in a set of triplets, 2 boys and 1 girl on January 18, 2019 at Holy Cross Hospital in the USA [17] Yinka Ayefele 's CD Albums & Label (Aloy Productions International + Galaxy Music) API MUSIC Stands for ALOY PRODUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL+ CD Covers ÷ Cassette Tapes , CD Albums , Marketed & Distributed by ALOY PRODUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL 4 Edidi Lane Idumota Lagos + Galaxy Music , Role Model Entertainment
- Bitter Experience (1998)
- Sweet Experience (1999)
- Something Else (2000)
- Divine Intervention (2001)
- Fun Fair (2002)
- Life after Death (2003)
- Aspiration (2003)
- Fulfilment (2004)
- New Dawn (2005)
- Next Level (2006)
- Gratitude (2007)
- Absolute Praise (2008)
- Transformation (2009)
- Everlasting Grace (2010)
- Prayer Point (2011)
- Goodness Of God (2012)
- Comforter (2013)
- Overcomer (2014)
- Upliftment (2015)
- Fresh Glory (2016)
- Living Testimony (2017)
- Favour (2018)
- Beyond The Limits (2019)
- Ekundayo(Exhilaration)(2020)
References
- Our Correspondent. "New Telegraph – How Yinka Ayefele's father died after birthday celebration". newtelegraphonline.com. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
- "Yinka Ayefele's travails". The Punch – Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
- "Yinka Ayefele celebrates". The Punch – Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
- "Shock as Yinka Ayefele's father dies at birthday party – DailyPost Nigeria". DailyPost Nigeria. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
- "Yinka Ayefele discusses his accident, marital life, Patience Jonathan rally and music in new interview". dailystar.com.ng. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
- "Yinka Ayefele Bereaved As Late Father Wanted Him To Be A Banker". nigeriafilms.com. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
- "The incredible lifestyle of an entertainer". Vanguard News. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
- Emokpae Odigie (2015). When Reasoning Is on Vacation. Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency. p. 77. ISBN 9781631351914.
- "Yinka Ayefele: What The President's Handshake Did To Me, Articles – THISDAY LIVE". thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
- "People Take Advantage of My Condition----Yinka Ayefele". modernghana.com. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
- Editor. "Yinka Ayefele to release new album in January 2015". Nigerian Entertainment Today – Nigeria's Number 1 Entertainment Daily. Retrieved 11 February 2015.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
- "Yinka Ayefele – Gbenga Adeboye Life after death". Last.fm. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
- Administrator. "About Yinka Ayefele". ayefeleradio.com. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
- "HISTORIC: HONOR NIGHT IN TORONTO! Ayefele Bags 200th Award in Canada…Receives Special Lifetime Achievement Award * Nigeria Embassy Officials to witness Ceremony * Sir Shina Peters as Special Guest!". nigeriastandardnewspaper.com. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
- Press, Fellow (20 August 2018). "What commissioner said about Yinka Ayefele building's demolition - Fellow Press". Fellow Press. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
- Press, Fellow (20 August 2018). "Fans kick as Oyo Govt demolishes Ayefele's radio station - Fellow Press". Fellow Press. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
- https://tribuneonlineng.com/226853/