Yinka Okeleye
Yinka Okeleye | |
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| Birth name | Adeyinka Olanrewaju Okeleye |
| Born | August 12, 1991 Abeokuta, Ogun State |
| Origin | Ogun State, Nigeria |
| Genres | |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2017–present |
Adeyinka Olanrewaju Okeleye popularly known as Yinka Okeleye (born 12 August, 1991) is a Nigerian songwriter and worship leader. He officially started his music career in 2017 with the release of the debut single “Chukwu Mo Nso”.[1][2]
Early life
Yinka Okeleye was born on 12 August, 1991 in Abeokuta to the family of Mr & Mrs Folorunsho Jubril Okeleye. He is the second born among four children and originally hails from Ogun State, Nigeria.[3] He obtained a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Anthropology from Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State [4]
Music career
Adeyinka Okeleye discovered his passion for music during his NYSC as a youth corper in Abakiliki, Ebonyi State. Afterwards, he joined the music team of the Nigerian Christian Corpers Fellowship (NCCF).[5]
In 2017, he officially started his music career and debuted his single "Chukwu Mo Nso", independently. In August 2018, Yinka released his second single, "None Like You".[6] In March 2020, he released another single "Jesus". In March 2022 and September 2022, he released two singles "Acts II" and "Toluwanimi" (God's Own) respectively. [7][8]
Personal life
On 5 March, 2023, Yinka Okeleye proposed to gospel artiste, Sunmisola Agbebi in a private ceremony. Following this, they had their introduction on 5 March, 2023 at Sunmisola’s residence, Lagos State.[9][10]
Discography
Singles
| Title | Date Released | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Chukwu Mo Nso[11] | 2017 | Non-album single |
| None Like You[12] | 2018 | Non-album single |
| Jesus | 2020 | Non-album single |
| Toluwanimi[13][14] | 2022 | Non-album single |
| Acts II | Non-album single |
Live sessions
| Title | Year Released |
|---|---|
| Abba: Spontaneous Worship (2021)[15][16] | 2021 |
| The Altar Experience[17] | 2023 |
| Deep Soaking Prophetic (Intercessory Worship)[18] | |
| Prevailing Worship with Moses Bliss and Sunmisola Agbebi[19][20] |
References
- ↑ nairadiary (2023-03-10). "Yinka Okeleye Biography : Age, State Of Origin, Education, Wife, Songs, Girlfriend". Naira Diary. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ↑ Alake, Olumide (2023-03-08). ""The chemistry wasn't ordinary": Sunmisola says yes to Yinka in sweet video". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ↑ nairadiary (2023-03-30). "10 Things You Should Know About Gospel Artist, Yinka Okeleye". Naira Diary. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ↑ boss, Biography (2023-03-18). "Yinka Okeleye Biography, Career, Songs, Age, Education, Net Worth". Biography Hall. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ↑ "Yinka Okeleye Biography And Net Worth, Age, Wikipedia, Bio, Wife, State, Education". 2023-03-08. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ↑ "Yinka Okeleye". Spotify. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ↑ "Yinka Okeleye Releases New Single Acts II". Chartoo UK. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ↑ Yinka Okeleye Official Resso - List of songs and albums by Yinka Okeleye | Resso, retrieved 2023-04-15
- ↑ Madukwe, Bartholomew (2023-03-06). "Tributes flow as gospel singers, Yinka Okeleye and Sunmisola Agbebi set to wed". TheNewsGuru. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ↑ DashboardTVC (2023-03-06). "Gospel Singers, Yinka Okeleye And Sunmisola Agbebi Set To Get Married". TVC ENTERTAINMENT. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ↑ "Yinka Okeleye Debuts Single- Chukwu Mo Nso". Praiseworld Radio | Africa's #1 Online Gospel Radio Station | Nigeria. 2017-11-03. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ↑ None Like You - Single by Yinka Okeleye, 2018-08-08, retrieved 2023-04-15
- ↑ "Yinka Okeleye - Toluwanimi". Believers Companion. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ↑ Toluwanimi (God's Own) - Single by Yinka Okeleye, 2022-09-30, retrieved 2023-04-15
- ↑ "Yinka Okeleye Releases New Single, "Abba: Spontaneous Worship"". NotjustOk. 2021-12-08. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ↑ "Yinka Okeleye 'ABBA (Spontaneous Worship)'". ffm.to. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ↑ The Altar Experience by Yinka Okeleye, 2023-02-10, retrieved 2023-04-15
- ↑ "DEEP SOAKING PROPHETIC INTERCESSORY WORSHIP WITH YINKA OKELEYE, SUNMISOLA AGBEBI, SEUN, PAUL TOMISIN". MP3 Juice (in Bahasa Indonesia). Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ↑ "35 MINUTES SOAKING WORSHIP WITH SUNMISOLA AGBEBI AND YINKA OKELEYE | FULL EXPRESSION". MP3 Music Download. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ↑ Godbless, Makouchi (2023-04-08). "Yinka Okeleye ft. Moses Bliss & Sunmisola Agbebi - Prevailing Worship | Mp3 Download". HighlifeNg. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
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