Biography of Minister Bidemi Olaoba

Minister Bidemi Olaoba whose full name is Abidemi Ayodeji Ogunmolu, is a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter and music composer. He is known for singing Gospel HighLife music in a Fuji Style.

Minister Bidemi Olaoba has been into music from a young age, a talent that grew up with him as far as his student years in the Civil Engineering department at the Yaba College of Technology. From there, he proceeded to the University of Lagos to study Economics at the Master's Degree level and graduated in 2021.

Minister Bidemi Olaoba came to limelight after his second single, 'Bonjour'.

Origin

Ikale, Okitipupa, Ondo State, Nigeria

Occupation(s)

SingerSongwriterWorship leader

Years active

2012- present

Olaoba was born in a Christian home in Lagos, Nigeria into a family of six. He comes from Ikale Okitipupa, Ondo State.[2] Bidemi studied Civil Engineering at the Yaba College Of Technology, Lagos and Economics[3] at the University Of Lagos, Nigeria.

Olaoba Started his musical career as a worship leader in the choir at Christ Apostolic Church[4] and became involved in the CAC Music Ministry and Redeemed Christian Church of God. After beginning his official career, Olaoba released his first single, "Final Say", in 2016. He became known for his popular phrase "The Bible Says".

Olaoba was invited to perform Marathon Praise,[9][10] an event organized by the Redeemed Christian Church of God, and then gained popularity. He has six studio singles, two live performance compilations, and collaborations with gospel artists. Olaoba travelled to Europe, America and African nations, he held virtual concerts and is the pioneer of the virtual concert Unrestricted Praise, which started in 2020 and featured gospel artists including Buchi, Evangelist Tope Alabi, Mike Abdul, Pastor Adeleke Adeboye, Minister Eben, and the late Minister Sammie Okposo.

Minister Bidemi Olaoba has performed at various international gospel gatherings, including the Marathon Messiah's Praise concert by the Redeemed Christian Church Of God, Festival Of Life (Dubai, Dublin, Italy and United Kingdom), MASS, HI-impact Praise, and COZA.

Songs and Musical Releases by Minister Bidemi Olaoba

• Final Say (2016)
• Bonjour (2017)
• My Life (2018)
• Baba (2019)
• Sovereign God featuring Minister Judikay (2023)
• Holy Gyration (2020)
• Winning Prase (2019)
• Mass (2020)

Minister Bidemi Olaoba is active on social media. You can connect with him via his official handles on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter.