“Why It Took Me 16 Years To Float A Church” …Evang. Ojo Ade

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His album, Bojo Oni Ba Tile Koro, Ojo Ola Mi A Dara (If My Today Is Bitter, My Future Will Be Better) shot him into the limelight in 1986.  Since then, Evang. Ojo Ade has been one of the most-sought after ace gospel artistes and a driving force to other promising gospel talents.

Global Excellence’s Akin Sokoya caught up with this spirit-filled inspirational gospel musician at the convention of CAC, God of Fire Apostolic Ministry International (GOFAM) at Ijeja, Oke-Oko, Agbado, Ogun State recently and he told us about his music ministry, why he took him time to yield to God’s voice to float a church, the 30th gift anniversary coming up in November 2017 among others.  Excerpts…

Could you tell us about your journey into the gospel music ministry?

I started my music ministry in 1980.

Which album shot you into the limelight?

The album that shot me into the limelight is titled ‘Ojo Ola Mi A Dara’ (My Future Will Be Better).

When did you release it?

It was released in 1986.

When did you receive a call from God to float a church?

I have been hearing God’s voice since 1980  to float a church but I took the bold step to go to Bible School between 1987 and 1989 at Calvary International Bible College.  Initially, I refused not to float a church, instead I was busy with revivals but in January 1996, I established a ministry.

What is the name of your Ministry?

Christ Gift Revival Ministry.

Your church anchors so many programmes, which of these programmes is the most popular?

The most popular among them is Agbara Ala Re (The Power of Your Dreams) but the topic of this year’s programme that we held this year was Father of The Fatherless.

 

How many records have you produced?

I have done 57 albums.

Which of them is the current album?

My latest album is titled Father of The Fatherless (Baba Alaini Baba).

Do you still have a plan to release another album this year?

We are planning to release an album for Thanksgiving because we are planning our 30th Anniversary of the Gift Revival Ministry this November.

Could you tell us about the programmes of the event?

There will be one week revival between October 30 and November 3, 2017, there will be Praise Night on Friday, November 4, 2017 and the main Anniversary/Thanksgiving comes up on Sunday, November 5, 2017.  I invited all Gospel singers to converge on Thursday, November 3, 2017.  God said we should pray together and ask for New Glory.  There will also be seminar for all the gospel artistes on that Thursday.

Where is your church located?

30, Ojo Ade Street, Off Egbodo Road, Dalemo Via Alakuko Road, Alakuko Bus Stop, Alagbado, Lagos.