Funmi Aragbaye Biography: Age, Net Worth, Husband, Parents, Siblings, Songs, Albums, Children
December 11, 2024Evangelist (Dr.) Veronica Funmilayo Aragbaye, better known as Funmi Aragbaye, is a prominent Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, and televangelist who has significantly impacted the Nigerian music entertainment industry.
Her debut album, titled “Olorun Igbala,” along with “Sioni Ilu Ayo,” was released in 1983, marking the beginning of her successful career.
As a gospel artist, Funmi Aragbaye has dedicated her talents to spreading the message of faith and inspiring audiences through her music.
Profile
- Full Name: Evangelist (Dr.) Veronica Funmilayo Aragbaye
- Stage Name: Funmi Aragbaye
- Born: July 5 1954
- Age: 70 years old
- Birthplace: Ondo State, Nigeria.
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Occupation: Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter and televangelist
- Height: Unknown
- Parent: Mama Comfort Olasoji Fawehinmi
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Bola Aragbaiye
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Widow
- Net Worth: Unknown
Early Life And Education
Veronica Funmilayo Aragbaye was born on May 5, 1954, in Ondo Town, Ondo State, Nigeria. She was born to parents, with her mother’s name being Mama Comfort Olasoji Fawehinmi, while details about her father’s name are unknown. She is known to have siblings, but their details are not publicly available.
Aragbaye received her training at the Ondo State’s Civil Service training schools before joining the Oyo State Civil Service. She retired from the civil service in November 1997, holding the position of Principal Administrative Officer. Aragbaye is of Yoruba ethnicity and practices Christianity as her religion.
Career
Funmi Aragbaye began her professional journey as a civil servant, undergoing training at the Ondo State Civil Service training schools before joining the Oyo State Civil Service, where she ultimately retired as a Principal Administrative Officer in 1997.
Shortly after obtaining her West Africa School Certificate, Aragbaye embarked on her musical career, joining the Evangelical Church Winning All in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, Nigeria.
Her debut album, “Olorun Igbala,” and “Sioni Ilu Ayo,” were both released in 1983, marking the beginning of her successful gospel music career. On July 5, 2014, Aragbaye celebrated her 60th birthday and her 30th year in gospel music in Lagos state.
This celebratory event was attended by numerous veteran Nigerian gospel singers and artists, including Chief Ebenezer Obey, Joseph Adebayo Adelakun, Dunni Olanrewaju, Kunle Ajayi, a saxophonist, and Evangelist Bola Are, the two-term President of the Gospel Musicians Association of Nigeria. This further solidified Aragbaye’s esteemed reputation within the Nigerian gospel music industry.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @funmiaragbaiye
- Facebook handle: Evangelist Dr. Funmi Aragbaiye
Personal Life
Funmi Aragbaye is a renowned Nigerian gospel singer. She married Elder Bola Aragbaye for several years until his death in January 2019 at the age of 77.
Elder Bola Aragbaye was a respected journalist and served as Chief Press Secretary to a former governor of Ondo State. Together, Funmi and Elder Bola Aragbaye had children, though the exact number and names of their children are not publicly known.
Discography
- Olorun Igbala (1983)
- Sioni ilu ayo’ (1983)
- pin Rere (Good Portion)’
- Glory of God (Ogo Oluwa)
Net Worth
Funmi Aragbaye is a prominent Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter whose successful career has spanned several decades, starting in the 1980s.
While her net worth and financial status are unknown, her influence and position as the National President of the Gospel Musicians Association of Nigeria suggest that she has likely achieved significant financial success through her music career.
However, her net worth and financial standing have not been publicly confirmed.
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