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Nigerian musical artist
Ayo Vincent
Birth nameAyodele Enitan Bajulaiye
Also known asAyo Vincent
Born (1980-02-18) 18 February 1980 (age 44)
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, recording artist
InstrumentVocals
Years active2012–present
Spouse(Hilary Vincent 2005-present)
Musical artist

Ayodele Enitan Vincent (born 18 February 1980) professionally known as Ayo Vincent, is a Nigerian gospel artist, singer-songwriter and author. She professionally started her music career in 2012 with the release of her debut album I Am Yours.

Early life and education

Ayodele was born to Reverend Sunmbo Quashie and Felicia Bajulaiye on 18 February 1980, and grew up with her six siblings in Ojuelegba, Lagos. 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

Ayodele 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. Later, she joined the Christ Embassy Choir and rose to become a Zonal Music Director.

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. That same year, she released her first single “You Are Great”. In 2014, she released another single titled “Serve the Lord” featuring Don Jazzy.

In 2019, she released the single “Your Presence Is Here” which later won her the LIMA Awards for Best Song of the year. She has performed alongside other gospel artists like Todd Dulaney, Sinach, LeCrae, Onyeka Onwenu, Nathaniel Bassey, Ada Ehi, Mercy Chinwo and others. On 30 June 2023, Ayodele released an album titled "Supernatural EP".

Discography

Albums

  • I Am Yours (LP)
  • Supernatural (EP)

Selected singles

Selected singles
Year Song Title
2013 It's My Time (Oróbo Portion) ft Don Jazzy
2014 Obimo
2014 Serve the Lord ft. Don Jazzy
2015 Halleluyah ft Onos Ariyo
2016 Great & Mighty God
2017 You Reign
2018 Supernatural
2018 Your Presence is Here
2019 Narakele
2022 Aterere

Bibliography

  • Starting Over (2020)
  • Dear Heavenly Father (2022)

Awards

Awards for Vincent's music
Year Award Category Result Ref
2014 African Gospel Music Awards UK (AGMA) Video of the Year Won
2014 Crystal Awards Video of the Year Won
2019 LoveWorld International Music and Arts Ministry Awards (L.I.M.A) Best Song Won

Personal life

Ayodele got married on 25 June 2005 to Hilary Vincent and they have four children.

References

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  17. "Nigeria: Winners Emerged at Nigeria's Top Gospel Award".
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