Ayodele Enitan Vincent (born 18 February 1980) professionally known as Ayo Vincent, is a Nigerian gospel artist, singer-songwriter and author.[1][2] She professionally started her music career in 2012 with the release of her debut album I Am Yours.[3]
Ayo Vincent | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Ayodele Enitan Bajulaiye |
| Also known as | Ayo Vincent |
| Born | 18 February 1980 |
| Genres |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, recording artist |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Spouse | (Hilary Vincent 2005-present) |
Early life and education
editAyodele was born to Reverend Sunmbo Quashie and Felicia Bajulaiye on 18 February 1980, and grew up with her six siblings in Ojuelegba, Lagos.[3] For her secondary education, she attended Queens College Yaba, Lagos and graduated from the Lagos State University, with a B.Sc in Economics.
Music career
editAyodele started singing at the age of eight and by the time she was twelve, she joined her school’s choir, Queens College Yaba. In the University, she joined the Believers Love world Campus Fellowship and later served as the Music Director.[4] Later, she joined the Christ Embassy Choir and rose to become a Zonal Music Director.[5]
She officially started her music career in November 2012 with debut album “I Am Yours”. The album comprised 10 tracks and featured other gospel artists like Joe Praize and Florocka.[6] That same year, she released her first single “You Are Great”. In 2014, she released another single titled “Serve the Lord” featuring Don Jazzy.[7]
In 2019, she released the single “Your Presence Is Here” which later won her the LIMA Awards for Best Song of the year.[8] She has performed alongside other gospel artists like Todd Dulaney, Sinach, LeCrae, Onyeka Onwenu, Nathaniel Bassey, Ada Ehi, Mercy Chinwo and others.[9][10] On 30 June 2023, Ayodele released an album titled "Supernatural EP".[11]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- I Am Yours (LP)
- Supernatural (EP)[11]
Selected singles
edit| Year | Song Title |
|---|---|
| 2013 | It's My Time (Oróbo Portion) ft Don Jazzy[7] |
| 2014 | Obimo |
| 2014 | Serve the Lord ft. Don Jazzy[13] |
| 2015 | Halleluyah ft Onos Ariyo |
| 2016 | Great & Mighty God |
| 2017 | You Reign |
| 2018 | Supernatural |
| 2018 | Your Presence is Here |
| 2019 | Narakele |
| 2022 | Aterere |
Bibliography
editAwards
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | African Gospel Music Awards UK (AGMA) | Video of the Year | Won | [16] |
| 2014 | Crystal Awards | Video of the Year | Won | [17] |
| 2019 | LoveWorld International Music and Arts Ministry Awards (L.I.M.A) | Best Song | Won | [8] |
Personal life
editAyodele got married on 25 June 2005 to Hilary Vincent and they have four children.
References
edit- ^ "Lecrae, Ada Ehi, Mercy Chinwo, Frank Edwards, Limoblaze, Ayo Vincent to headline RockFest 2.0 in Lagos". The Guardian Nigeria News. 2022-11-21. Archived from the original on 2023-07-13. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ Simwa, Adrianna (2018-09-19). "Voices of angels: 8 top female gospel singers in Nigeria". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ a b "Nigerian gospel artiste Ayo Vincent and the story behind her latest project SUPERNATURAL the EP and video Your Grace ft Great ManTakit". Business Day. 2023-07-12. Archived from the original on 2023-07-13. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
- ^ "Ahead of Christmas with Sinach and Friends, Onyeka Onwenu, Ayo Vincent Share Expectations". This Day Live. Archived from the original on 2023-07-13. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ "Global Miracle Faith Seminar – A Wave Of The Supernatural". Christ Embassy. Archived from the original on 2023-07-13. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
- ^ Vincent, Ayo (2013-04-27). Ayo Vincent - You Are Great feat. Joe Praise (Official Video) (Videotape). YouTube. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
- ^ a b "Ayo Vincent Drops Don Jazzy Produced Gospel, My Time". Channels TV. 2013-08-01. Archived from the original on 2023-07-13. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ a b "See Who Made the List of Best Songs 2019 at LIMA Awards". Christ Embassy. Archived from the original on 2023-07-13. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
- ^ "Lineups For Ada Ehi's 2022 Rock Fest Concert | Details". The Christian Feeds. Archived from the original on 2023-07-13. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ "Sinach, Onyeka Onwenu, Ayo Vincent, Todd Dulaney, others thrill Lagos fans at Christmas concert". Premium Times. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ a b "Ayo Vincent to release 'Supernatural' EP". The Guardian Nigeria News. 2023-06-22. Archived from the original on 2023-07-13. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
- ^ "Ayo Vincent". Spotify. Archived from the original on 2023-06-24. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
- ^ "MUSIC: Ayo Vincent - Serve The Lord (ft Don Jazzy)". 2014-07-15. Archived from the original on 2016-08-11. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
- ^ Vincent, Ayo (2022-07-04). STARTING OVER: TOLANI. Independently published. ISBN 979-8-8394-3397-7. Archived from the original on 2023-08-09. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
- ^ Vincent, Ayo (2022-02-14). Dear Heavenly Father. Ayodele Vincent. Archived from the original on 2023-08-09. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
- ^ "And The Winner Is... | AGMA 2014 Full Winners List". Praiseworld Radio. 2014-08-28. Archived from the original on 2016-10-21. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
- ^ "Nigeria: Winners Emerged at Nigeria's Top Gospel Award".