Born on 1st October, 1954, Mama Evangelist Bola Are is a gospel music matriarch from South Western Nigeria.
A praise evangelist, Mama Bola Are was born in Erio, a town in Ekiti-West local government, of Ekiti State, southwestern Nigeria to the Elder Babayomi and Mrs T. A. Babayomi who hail from Erio, Ekiti State, Nigeria.[3] She was brought up by four major prophets in Christ Apostolic Church - Apostle Ayodele Babalola, Prophet Babajide, Prophet Akande and Prophet T.O. Obadare. She spent most of her time on the mountain and receives her inspiration from the Holy Spirit.
Mama Bola Are began her primary education at Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Primary school in her home town and her secondary education at Christ Apostolic Church Grammar School at Efon Alaye in Ekiti State before she proceeded to The Polytechnic, Ibadan where she obtained a diploma certificate in accounting. In July 1985, she was awarded an honorary doctorate degree in Music at St. John's University.
Bola Are got married in 1977 to the late Pastor J.O Are and are blessed with children. Her children are singers and musicians. Bola Are Gospel foundation international aimed at catering for the needs of the less privileged in Nigeria, it was founded in 1995.Her recording studio, school of Gospel Music International was founded on July 7 1990, to give gospel musicians a platform that would lead them in the way of the Lord. The school is currently located at C .A .C Agbala Oluwa, Bola Are street Ogbere Idi- Obi, beside Airport Quarters Ibadan, Bola Are Okiki Jesu Records international. Bola Are marked her 40 years on stage on October 5, 2013.
Are started singing from the age of two, she knew she would serve the Lord at a very young age and pursued it. Her parents told her that she started singing a few day before her first birthday, that made her considers herself a born singer. However, after deciding to follow her passion for ministry, Evangelist Bola Are started a music band called Bola and Her Spiritual Singers on June 26, 1973. In August 1977, she released her first musical album Baba Ku Ise.[8] As at 2014, Are had released over seventy albums.
Bola Are got married in 1977 to the late Pastor J.O Are and are blessed with children. Her children are singers and musicians. Bola Are Gospel foundation international aimed at catering for the needs of the less privileged in Nigeria, it was founded in 1995.Her recording studio, school of Gospel Music International was founded on July 7 1990, to give gospel musicians a platform that would lead them in the way of the Lord. The school is currently located at C .A .C Agbala Oluwa, Bola Are street Ogbere Idi- Obi, beside Airport Quarters Ibadan, Bola Are Okiki Jesu Records international. Bola Are marked her 40 years on stage on October 5, 2013.
Are started singing from the age of two, she knew she would serve the Lord at a very young age and pursued it. Her parents told her that she started singing a few day before her first birthday, that made her considers herself a born singer. However, after deciding to follow her passion for ministry, Evangelist Bola Are started a music band called Bola and Her Spiritual Singers on June 26, 1973. In August 1977, she released her first musical album Baba Ku Ise.[8] As at 2014, Are had released over seventy albums.
Albums (1965–2000)
- Divine Praise of the King Of Kings – 1965
- Ajaga Babiloni Wooo – 1967
- Anointed Praise 2 – 1970
- Bola Are Live – 1971
- Agbara Esu Ko Da Nibiti Jesu Gbe Njoba – 1971
- Homage 1 – 1974
Adura Owuro – 1977
Baba Kuse – 1977
Anointed Praise 1 – 1979
Jesus Is Coming Back, Be Ready! – 1981
Bibo Jesu Leekeji – 1988
Gbongbo Idile Jesse – 1991
Homage 2 (Tribute To Apostle T.O Obadare) – 1995
Lion Of Judah – 1995
Oore Ofe – 1998
Power In Praise – 2000
Apostle Joseph Ayodele Babalola – 2000
The vibrant and spirit-filled singer was trained by four major Christ Apostolic Church prophets – Apostle Ayodele Babalola, Prophet Babajide, Prophet Akande, and Prophet T.O. Obadare. While growing up, she spent most of her time on the mountain and receives her inspiration from the Holy Spirit.
She had her primary education at Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Primary school in her home town and her secondary education at Christ Apostolic Church Grammar School at Efon Alaye in Ekiti State before she proceeded to The Polytechnic, Ibadan where she obtained a diploma certificate in accounting but deferred the admission to focus on her singing ministry. In July 1985, Bola was awarded a doctorate in music by St. John’s University, Missouri U.S.A.
Personal life
She got married in 1977 to the late Pastor J.O Are and blessed with children. Her children are singers and musicians. She marked her 40 years on stage on October 5, 2013.
Career
Her parents told her that she started singing a few days to her first birthday, so she describes herself as a born singer. Her parents knew she was going to be a singer because it had been prophesied before her birth that she would serve God. She also knew she would serve the Lord at a very young age and pursed it. The power of God was greatly upon her even from the early stage of her life.
She started singing at an early age. Her parents told her that she started singing a few day before her first birthday, therefore she considers herself a born singer. When she was eight years old, the singer and her friends sang and danced around the community, with the new clothes her parents bought them for the Easter celebration.
After she decided to follow her passion for ministry she started a music band called Bola and Her Spiritual Singers on June 26, 1973. In August 1977, she debuted her first musical album, Baba Ku Ise. As at 2014, Evangelist Bola Are had released over seventy albums.
Foundations
Bola Are & her Spiritual Covenant Gospel Singers International: It was founded in 1973 at C.A.C. Olugbode Odo-Ona, Ibadan.
Outreach Ministry
Bola Are Gospel Foundation International aimed at catering for the needs of the less privileged in Nigeria. It was founded in 1995
Recording Studio
Bola Are School of Gospel Music International was founded on the 7th of July, 1990, created to lead gospel musicians in the way of the Lord. The school is currently located at C.A.C Agbala Oluwa, Bola Are Street, Ogbere Idi-Obi, Beside Airport Quarters, Ibadan, Bola Are Okiki Jesu Records International: It was founded and registered in 1979
Ekiti State born inspirational gospel singer, Evangelist Bola Are, has sure had her dreams come true, following her successful album, ‘Baba Ku’se’, that shot her into the limelight in 1977. Evangelist Bola Are, in this interview with Akin Sokoya, at the 15th anniversary of Anointed Church of Christ penultimate Sunday, opened up on why she is floating a new record label, among other issues. Excerpt.
It’s been long that you released an album, what’s happening?
I have been releasing albums. It’s the marketer that didn’t give them adequate publicity. I have released ‘Sacrifice of Praise’ and ‘Worship His Majesty volume 62′. The last album, ‘Bamise Special’, was released in June last year.
How many albums do you have to your credit so far?
I have 63 albums to my credit and I’m in the studio working on two albums that will be out this year.
You said that marketers have not been giving your albums the deserved promotion, how do you intend to step up with the marketing this year?
I have decided to handle the marketing of my albums myself as from this year and giving them the necessary publicity.
When precisely will you release those two albums you are working on?
They will be released during Easter 2012.
How did you start singing?
I was born a singer. My parents told me that I started singing few days to my one year birthday. When I was eight years, my parents bought clothes for me and my friends during Easter to celebrate; what we did at that time was to sing and dance around the community.
When did you establish your band?
I established my band on June 26, 1973.
When did you release the album, ‘Baba Ku’se’?
It was released in August 1977.
She had her primary education at Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Primary school in her home town and her secondary education at Christ Apostolic Church Grammar School at Efon Alaye in Ekiti State before she proceeded to The Polytechnic, Ibadan where she obtained a diploma certificate in accounting but deferred the admission to focus on her singing ministry. In July 1985, Bola was awarded a doctorate in music by St. John’s University, Missouri U.S.A.
Personal life
She got married in 1977 to the late Pastor J.O Are and blessed with children. Her children are singers and musicians. She marked her 40 years on stage on October 5, 2013.
Career
Her parents told her that she started singing a few days to her first birthday, so she describes herself as a born singer. Her parents knew she was going to be a singer because it had been prophesied before her birth that she would serve God. She also knew she would serve the Lord at a very young age and pursed it. The power of God was greatly upon her even from the early stage of her life.
She started singing at an early age. Her parents told her that she started singing a few day before her first birthday, therefore she considers herself a born singer. When she was eight years old, the singer and her friends sang and danced around the community, with the new clothes her parents bought them for the Easter celebration.
After she decided to follow her passion for ministry she started a music band called Bola and Her Spiritual Singers on June 26, 1973. In August 1977, she debuted her first musical album, Baba Ku Ise. As at 2014, Evangelist Bola Are had released over seventy albums.
Foundations
Bola Are & her Spiritual Covenant Gospel Singers International: It was founded in 1973 at C.A.C. Olugbode Odo-Ona, Ibadan.
Outreach Ministry
Bola Are Gospel Foundation International aimed at catering for the needs of the less privileged in Nigeria. It was founded in 1995
Recording Studio
Bola Are School of Gospel Music International was founded on the 7th of July, 1990, created to lead gospel musicians in the way of the Lord. The school is currently located at C.A.C Agbala Oluwa, Bola Are Street, Ogbere Idi-Obi, Beside Airport Quarters, Ibadan, Bola Are Okiki Jesu Records International: It was founded and registered in 1979
Ekiti State born inspirational gospel singer, Evangelist Bola Are, has sure had her dreams come true, following her successful album, ‘Baba Ku’se’, that shot her into the limelight in 1977. Evangelist Bola Are, in this interview with Akin Sokoya, at the 15th anniversary of Anointed Church of Christ penultimate Sunday, opened up on why she is floating a new record label, among other issues. Excerpt.
It’s been long that you released an album, what’s happening?
I have been releasing albums. It’s the marketer that didn’t give them adequate publicity. I have released ‘Sacrifice of Praise’ and ‘Worship His Majesty volume 62′. The last album, ‘Bamise Special’, was released in June last year.
How many albums do you have to your credit so far?
I have 63 albums to my credit and I’m in the studio working on two albums that will be out this year.
You said that marketers have not been giving your albums the deserved promotion, how do you intend to step up with the marketing this year?
I have decided to handle the marketing of my albums myself as from this year and giving them the necessary publicity.
When precisely will you release those two albums you are working on?
They will be released during Easter 2012.
How did you start singing?
I was born a singer. My parents told me that I started singing few days to my one year birthday. When I was eight years, my parents bought clothes for me and my friends during Easter to celebrate; what we did at that time was to sing and dance around the community.
When did you establish your band?
I established my band on June 26, 1973.
When did you release the album, ‘Baba Ku’se’?
It was released in August 1977.
All my children also sing. The male play all sorts of musical instruments. They have their own albums in the market since 1993.
What’s the relationship between you and Mama Fasoyin, the leader of Good Women Choir?
Mama Fasoyin is an older contemporary. She takes me like her younger sister.
Have you ever performed with her?
Yes. I’ve performed alongside with her in Ibadan decades back.
What’s the relationship between you and Mama Fasoyin, the leader of Good Women Choir?
Mama Fasoyin is an older contemporary. She takes me like her younger sister.
Have you ever performed with her?
Yes. I’ve performed alongside with her in Ibadan decades back.
I was told that my grandfather was a singer but he was a hunter and the leader of the hunters in the Western Region.
Mama Evangelist Bola Are led the Gospel Musicians Association of Nigeria (GOMAN) for over five years. During her tenure, she officially registered the association with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). I also opened an account in the name of the association. During our inauguration, the governor of my state, Governor Segun Oni, gave us N1000,000 and I put it in GOMAN account. During my tenure, we created chapters in the north, south and other zones. GOMAN, during my tenure could boast of lands in Ado Ekiti. The land was given to us by Ewi of Ado.
Mama Evangelist Bola Are is active on social media. You can connect with her via her official handles on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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