Bishop Samson Olajide Akanbi | |
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| Born | Isale-ora, Ogbomoso |
| Occupation(s) | Pastor, Gospel Musician |
Bishop Samson Olajide Akanbi is a Nigerian religious leader known for his contributions to evangelism, church growth, and gospel music. Born into the family of Solomon and Rebecca Ademola Akanbi of Arubiewe's compound in Isale-ora, Oja-Igbo, Ogbomoso, Akanbi's early life was marked by challenges due to visual impairment.
He commenced his primary education at [1], Jos, between 1982 and 1988. Despite his visual challenges, the school's proprietor, Elder Aderounmu, provided special attention through personal tutoring, enabling him to complete his primary education. Denied entry into secondary education due to his disability, Akanbi persisted and eventually completed his secondary education at [2] thanks to a missionary's intervention.
A pivotal moment came when Akanbi experienced a spiritual awakening during a revival in Jos led by the late Prophet Timothy Obadare. This marked the beginning of his journey in ministry, characterized by his outreach efforts, particularly in villages around Jos.
Akanbi's involvement in [3] included roles such as drama coordinator, youth president, and musical band leader. His calling led him to [4] where he obtained a special education certificate. Subsequently, he pursued theological studies at the [5] obtaining a theology certificate in May 2006.
[6] in August 2010 by the Oyo Baptist Conference, Akanbi has since engaged in [7]. His ministry has taken him to various parts of Nigeria and beyond, including Israel, Turkey, Egypt, and Benin Republic.
In recognition of his contributions to evangelism and church growth, Akanbi was honored with the [8] at the Western Wall in Jerusalem in December 2017. He later became a Bishop-elect through the Lowo College of Bishop and Apostle International, Ibadan, in November 2020.
Akanbi is the founder and president of [9]. Despite his visual challenges, he has overcome obstacles with the support of the Holy Spirit. He is married to Rev. Mrs. Adenike Akanbi (née Odegbade), a registered nurse and midwife, and together they have children named Opa-Majemu, Amure-Majemu, and Asia-Majemu.
In recognition of his remarkable contributions to humanity, evangelism, and church growth, Akanbi received the [10] on October 9, 2021.
References
edit- ^ Elder, Glen (1998). "SRCD Oral History Interview: Urie Bronfenbrenner Interviewed by Glen Elder, October 25, 1998". PsycEXTRA Dataset. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
- ^ Central Commercial Secondary School Dutse Uku, Jos, Official records from Central Commercial Secondary School
- ^ "Brahms Opus 51 Baptist Church Melbourne". Brahms Opus 51 Baptist Church Melbourne. 2005. doi:10.5040/9781350904361.
- ^ Ogbomoso's Blind Centre,
- ^ Baptist College of Theology, Oyo,
- ^ Ordained as a reverend
- ^ itinerant evangelism and gospel music production
- ^ title of Bishop by Archbishop Francis Helen
- ^ The Voice of Peace Evangelical Church International (VOPEC)
- ^ Distinguished Leadership Award from the W-Global Research Center, University of Ibadan,