Biography of Dr. Olayinka Joel Ayefele

Olayinka Joel Ayefele was born on the 1st of February, 1968. He is a renowned Nigerian gospel musician, producer, and media entrepreneur. A native of Ipoti-Ekiti, he began his career as a journalist and broadcaster at FRCN, Ibadan.

Yinka Ayefele’s life took a dramatic turn in 1997 when a severe car accident left him in a wheelchair. This "bitter experience" became the title of his debut album, released in 1998, which launched his music career. He pioneered the

"Gospel Tungba" genre, blending traditional Yoruba music with gospel themes.

Ayefele was born in Ekiti State southwestern Nigeria and hails from Ipoti, a city in Ekiti State southwestern Nigeria.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.

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. 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.

While in the hospital after spending about 9 months, his friend, Kola Olawuyi visited and advised him to put some songs together.This suggestion resulted in the release of his debut album titled, Bitter Experience in 1998 which brought him into limelight. The release of Bitter experience was followed by the release of Sweet Experience. 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. The title Bitter Experience reflected his ordeal and Sweet Experience was the sweetness after a "Bitter Experience"

Albums

Bitter Experience (1998)

Sweet Experience (1999)

Something Else (2000)

Divine Intervention (2001)

Fun Fair (2002)

Life after death (2003)

Aspiration" (2004)

Fulfilment (2005)

New Dawn (2006)

Next Level (2007)

Gratitude (2008)

Absolute Praise (2008)

Songs and Musical Releases by Dr. Olayinka Joel Ayefele

Ayefele's discography includes hits like "Sweet

Experience," "Something Else," and "Divine Intervention."

Beyond music, he founded Fresh FM, a popular radio network in southwestern Nigeria.

A recipient of over 200 awards, including the Member of the Order of the Niger (MON), Ayefele is married to Temitope Titilope, with whom he had triplets in 2019 after 22 years of marriage. His story is one of resilience, turning personal tragedy into a source of inspiration and success.

Dr. Olayinka Joel Ayefele is active on social media. You can connect with him via his official handles on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X.