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'''Yinka Ayefele''', [[Order of the Niger|OON]] is a [[Nigeria]]n music producer and gospel singer.<ref>http://www.punchng.com/spice/society/yinka-ayefeles-travails/</ref><ref>http://www.punchng.com/spice/society/yinka-ayefele-celebrates/</ref>
'''Yinka Ayefele''', [[Order of the Niger|OON]] is a [[Nigeria]]n music producer and gospel singer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/spice/society/yinka-ayefeles-travails/|title=Yinka Ayefele’s travails|work=The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper|accessdate=11 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/spice/society/yinka-ayefele-celebrates/|title=Yinka Ayefele celebrates|work=The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper|accessdate=11 February 2015}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Ayefele was born in [[Ondo State]], southwestern [[Nigeria]] but hails from [[Ijero|Ipoti]], a city in [[Ekiti State]] southwestern [[Nigeria]].<ref>http://dailypost.ng/2014/10/15/shock-yinka-ayefeles-father-dies-birthday-party/</ref>
Ayefele was born in [[Ondo State]], southwestern [[Nigeria]] but hails from [[Ijero|Ipoti]], a city in [[Ekiti State]] southwestern [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dailypost.ng/2014/10/15/shock-yinka-ayefeles-father-dies-birthday-party/|title=Shock as Yinka Ayefele's father dies at birthday party - DailyPost Nigeria|work=DailyPost Nigeria|accessdate=11 February 2015}}</ref>
He attended Our Saviours Anglican Primary School, Ipoti-Ekiti for his primary and secondary education before he later proceeded to Ondo State College of Arts and Science at [[Ikare|Ikare Akoko]], Ondo State Nigeria.<Ref>http://dailystar.com.ng/2013/10/17/yinka-ayefele-discusses-accident-marital-life-patience-jonathan-rally-music-new-interview/</ref>
He attended Our Saviours Anglican Primary School, Ipoti-Ekiti for his primary and secondary education before he later proceeded to Ondo State College of Arts and Science at [[Ikare|Ikare Akoko]], Ondo State Nigeria.<Ref>{{cite web|url=http://dailystar.com.ng/2013/10/17/yinka-ayefele-discusses-accident-marital-life-patience-jonathan-rally-music-new-interview/|title=Yinka Ayefele discusses his accident, marital life, Patience Jonathan rally and music in new interview|work=dailystar.com.ng|accessdate=11 February 2015}}</ref>


==Career==
==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.<Ref>http://www.nigeriafilms.com/news/29520/54/yinka-ayefele-bereaved-as-late-father-wanted-him-t.html</ref>
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.<Ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nigeriafilms.com/news/29520/54/yinka-ayefele-bereaved-as-late-father-wanted-him-t.html|title=Yinka Ayefele Bereaved As Late Father Wanted Him To Be A Banker|work=nigeriafilms.com|accessdate=11 February 2015}}</ref>
He began his music career in 1997 after he was involved in a fatal automobile accident which damaged his spinal cord.<Ref>http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/08/incredible-lifestyle-entertainer/</ref>While in the hospital after spending about 9 months, his friend, Kola Olootu visited and advised him to put some songs together.<Ref>http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/yinka-ayefele-what-the-president-s-handshake-did-to-me/138188/</ref> This suggestion resulted in the release of his debut album titled, ''Bitter Experience'' in 1998 which brought him into limelight.<Ref>http://www.modernghana.com/movie/6075/3/people-take-advantage-of-my-condition-yinka-ayefel.html</ref>
He began his music career in 1997 after he was involved in a fatal automobile accident which damaged his spinal cord.<Ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/08/incredible-lifestyle-entertainer/|title=The incredible lifestyle of an entertainer|work=Vanguard News|accessdate=11 February 2015}}</ref>While in the hospital after spending about 9 months, his friend, Kola Olootu visited and advised him to put some songs together.<Ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/yinka-ayefele-what-the-president-s-handshake-did-to-me/138188/|title=Yinka Ayefele: What The President’s Handshake Did To Me, Articles - THISDAY LIVE|work=thisdaylive.com|accessdate=11 February 2015}}</ref> This suggestion resulted in the release of his debut album titled, ''Bitter Experience'' in 1998 which brought him into limelight.<Ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.modernghana.com/movie/6075/3/people-take-advantage-of-my-condition-yinka-ayefel.html|title=People Take Advantage Of My Condition----Yinka Ayefele|work=modernghana.com|accessdate=11 February 2015}}</ref>
The release of ''Bitter experience'' was followed by the release of ''Sweet Experience''.<Ref>http://thenet.ng/2014/12/yinka-ayefele-to-release-new-album-in-january-2015/</ref>
The release of ''Bitter experience'' was followed by the release of ''Sweet Experience''.<Ref>{{cite web|url=http://thenet.ng/2014/12/yinka-ayefele-to-release-new-album-in-january-2015/|title=Yinka Ayefele to release new album in January 2015|author=Editor|work=Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Number 1 Entertainment Daily|accessdate=11 February 2015}}</ref>
Other albums released by the gospel musician are ''Something Else'', ''Divine Intervention'' and ''Life after death'', released in honor of [[Gbenga Adeboye]] a [[Nigeria]]n radio presenter, musician and comedian.<Ref>http://www.last.fm/music/Yinka+Ayefele/_/Gbenga+Adeboye+Life+after+death</ref>
Other albums released by the gospel musician are ''Something Else'', ''Divine Intervention'' and ''Life after death'', released in honor of [[Gbenga Adeboye]] a [[Nigeria]]n radio presenter, musician and comedian.<Ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.last.fm/music/Yinka+Ayefele/_/Gbenga+Adeboye+Life+after+death|title=Yinka Ayefele – Gbenga Adeboye Life after death|work=Last.fm|accessdate=11 February 2015}}</ref>
The title ''Bitter Experience'' reflected his ordeal and ''Sweet Experience'' was the sweetness after a "Bitter Experience".<Ref>http://ayefeleradio.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=109&Itemid=191</ref>
The title ''Bitter Experience'' reflected his ordeal and ''Sweet Experience'' was the sweetness after a "Bitter Experience".<Ref>{{cite web|url=http://ayefeleradio.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=109&Itemid=191|title=About Yinka Ayefele|author=Administrator|work=ayefeleradio.com|accessdate=11 February 2015}}</ref>
==Awards and honours==
==Awards and honours==
He had received over 200 awards.<ref>http://nigeriastandardnewspaper.com/ng/historic-honor-night-in-toronto-ayefele-bags-200th-award-in-canadareceives-special-lifetime-achievement-award-nigeria-embassy-officials-to-witness-ceremony-sir-shina-peters-as-special/</ref>
He had received over 200 awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nigeriastandardnewspaper.com/ng/historic-honor-night-in-toronto-ayefele-bags-200th-award-in-canadareceives-special-lifetime-achievement-award-nigeria-embassy-officials-to-witness-ceremony-sir-shina-peters-as-special/|title=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!|work=nigeriastandardnewspaper.com|accessdate=11 February 2015}}</ref>
Among other awards are:
Among other awards are:
*Member of the [[Order of the Niger]] awarded by [[Goodluck Ebele Jonathan]], the president of the [[Nigeria|Federal Republic of Nigeria]] (2011)
*Member of the [[Order of the Niger]] awarded by [[Goodluck Ebele Jonathan]], the president of the [[Nigeria|Federal Republic of Nigeria]] (2011)

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Yinka Ayefele
Born
Ondo State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigerian
OccupationMusician
Years active1998–present
SpouseTemitope Titilope[1]
ParentChief Joshua Taiwo (Father)[1]

Yinka Ayefele, OON is a Nigerian music producer and gospel singer.[2][3]

Early life

Ayefele was born in Ondo State, southwestern Nigeria but hails from Ipoti, a city in Ekiti State southwestern Nigeria.[4] He attended Our Saviours Anglican Primary School, Ipoti-Ekiti for his primary and secondary education before he later proceeded to Ondo State College of Arts and Science at 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 a fatal automobile accident which damaged his spinal cord.[7]While in the hospital after spending about 9 months, his friend, Kola Olootu visited and advised him to put some songs together.[8] This suggestion resulted in the release of his debut album titled, Bitter Experience in 1998 which brought him into limelight.[9] The release of Bitter experience was followed by the release of Sweet Experience.[10] 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.[11] The title Bitter Experience reflected his ordeal and Sweet Experience was the sweetness after a "Bitter Experience".[12]

Awards and honours

He had received over 200 awards.[13] Among other awards are:

Albums

  • Bitter Experience (1998)
  • Sweet Experience
  • Divine Intervention
  • Life after death

References

  1. ^ a b Our Correspondent. "New Telegraph – How Yinka Ayefele's father died after birthday celebration". newtelegraphonline.com. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
  2. ^ "Yinka Ayefele's travails". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
  3. ^ "Yinka Ayefele celebrates". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
  4. ^ "Shock as Yinka Ayefele's father dies at birthday party - DailyPost Nigeria". DailyPost Nigeria. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
  5. ^ "Yinka Ayefele discusses his accident, marital life, Patience Jonathan rally and music in new interview". dailystar.com.ng. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
  6. ^ "Yinka Ayefele Bereaved As Late Father Wanted Him To Be A Banker". nigeriafilms.com. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
  7. ^ "The incredible lifestyle of an entertainer". Vanguard News. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
  8. ^ "Yinka Ayefele: What The President's Handshake Did To Me, Articles - THISDAY LIVE". thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
  9. ^ "People Take Advantage Of My Condition----Yinka Ayefele". modernghana.com. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
  10. ^ Editor. "Yinka Ayefele to release new album in January 2015". Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Number 1 Entertainment Daily. Retrieved 11 February 2015. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  11. ^ "Yinka Ayefele – Gbenga Adeboye Life after death". Last.fm. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
  12. ^ Administrator. "About Yinka Ayefele". ayefeleradio.com. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
  13. ^ "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.

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