Renowned Nigerian gospel singer and music entrepreneur, Yinka Ayefele, has expressed unwavering hope that he will one day walk again, despite a motor accident that left him unable to stand.
In a video shared on his Instagram page on Friday, Ayefele was seen speaking candidly with his triplets, explaining the circumstances that changed his life forever.
He recalled that the accident occurred on December 12, 1997, during the Christmas season. According to him, his vehicle lost control on a slippery road, tumbling six times before finally landing in a bush and a deep pit.
Despite the life-altering incident, Ayefele remains optimistic. “I still believe I’m going to walk,” he told his children, reassuring them that they need not worry. He added that he regularly exercises, maintaining hope for a full recovery.
Since the accident, Ayefele has remained active in the music and broadcasting industries. He currently owns and operates several radio stations across Nigeria.
On parenting, Ayefele shared that being a father to triplets, born in 2019, has become much easier with experience. “It was challenging initially because I had no prior experience. But now, they are fun to be with. Even if I had four or five, I think I could manage. It’s not challenging anymore,” he said.
Addressing a recent attack on his Ibadan-based Fresh FM station, Ayefele declined to provide details, emphasizing the importance of police investigations. “I don’t want to talk about it. The important thing is that there were no casualties, and we thank God for that,” he said.
On his business and career plans, Ayefele revealed that his focus is on expanding his radio stations rather than releasing new music. “I don’t have any new musical projects at the moment. I’m working on videos for some songs from my last album, and I’m busy developing my radio stations in Lagos, Akure, and Ibadan, where we’ve just launched Urban FM,” he explained.
Highlighting the social impact of his business, Ayefele said the expansion is aimed at job creation. “It’s about providing employment opportunities for youths, which is why we’ve expanded to Akure, Ado Ekiti, Osogbo, and Ogun states,” he added.
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