Olubukola akinade biography definition

Ibitayo Jeje (also known as IBITAYO), is one of Nigeria’s truest female music ministers. A woman set on bringing hope to the world through the word of God in music, started her music career over 10 years ago. Ibitayo began her singing career performing in various choirs, leading the president Olusegun Obasanjo’s Chapel in otta, Ogun State. She is also the daughter of a foremost gospel minister, Rev Bola Arowolo. She later did collaborations with friends such as Sammie Okposo, Kore, Sonnie Badu (UK), Rocksam, Soji Israel, Mike Aremu and many more.

Ibitayo’s first album released seven years ago was titled “You need a man”. The album was inspired by a desire to educate people about Jesus Christ. Ibitayo went back to the studio in late 2008, defining and refining her sound by creating a distinct brand within an almost lost genre of music called “High-life”.

Her first single from the new album released in March 2008 titled “E no dey slumber” meaning God never slumbers, is causing a wave within the Nigerian gospel music industry. Set Him Off Music, a leading worldwide gospel music label and publishing outfit based in the United Kingdom, describes the single as “a breath of fresh air”, while the Gospel Vibes Magazine describes it as a “….triumph for modern day music. A beautiful blend of African rhythms, salsa and jazz, which gives it that easy listening vibe, which elevates it into brilliance”.

Ibitayo is gradually becoming one of the most influential female voices in Nigerian music and has brought her style of music into international acceptance. Her New Album contains some African inspired songs. It is described as a blend of
highlife music, using the English language as a platform to reach a wider audience with a fusion of pidgin and vernacular within the international community. The first two singles from the album ‘E No Dey Slumber’ and ‘Yanga Fakosi’ have fantastic video, which are currently playing on all national and cable TV networks in Nigeria (on youtube

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What do you like most about your husband?

He is a man of many parts, multi-talented and always willing to help. I fell in love with his simplicity and honesty. He is a good-looking man and also loving. He also supports me in whatever I do.

For how long have you been married?

My marriage is 17 years this year.

Can you remember how you both met?

I met my husband while I was working on my first album. We had known each other for some time, but we became good friends when I wanted to release the album.  He helped a lot with the production.

Did you marry him because he helped you with your first album?

No. We got married because we heard from God. We were led by the Holy Spirit and it had nothing to do with talents.

How did he propose to you?

It wasn’t a direct proposal. He wrote a short note on a small paper. I took the paper home and I kept laughing. My sister asked me if I liked him and I told her that love was not all we needed. I said we needed to know God’s will about it.  We prayed about it.  I also told my pastor who also prayed with me.

What stood out for you on your wedding day?

I was happy to see myself in my wedding dress that day.

How do you take care of your home since you are both into music?

My husband is no longer into music; he is now a full-time pastor. He did it out of love for me and our home so that whenever I go for ministrations, someone will be around to take care of the home.

What challenges did you face in your marriage and how did you overcome them?

Every challenge we faced has made us stronger and better in the Lord.

What lessons have you learnt from marriage?

One of the lessons I have learnt in marriage is submission. Also, total love is the key to a man’s heart. A man will always love a submissive woman.

What is your advice to people planning to marry?

They should listen to God before going into