Ayodele Enitan Vincent (born 18 February 1980), also known by her stage name Ayo Vincent, is a Nigerian gospel artiste, worship leader, songwriter, music director, and author. She professionally started her music career in 1999 as a backup singer for various artistes. In 2012, she released her debut album, I Am Yours. She has since gained local and international popularity through her songs and music videos.

Personal 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. Her father is native to Lagos, whereas her mother is from Delta (then Bendel) in Nigeria.

Ayodele's interest in music began at a young age, starting at age eight. She was active in school productions in her primary school, where she sang background vocal and solos, acted, and danced as she was also a member of the cultural troop.

She was baptized at the age of 12 years and was an active member in the protestant fellowship choir in her secondary school, Queens College Yaba, Lagos, often taking solos. 

Ayodele received a Bachelor of Science in economics from Lagos State University.  While at university, she was music director for the Believers Love World Campus Fellowship and was a band member for Graces Vibez, which performed at various organizational and private ceremonial events. 

Ayodele met her husband, Hilary Vincent, at Christ Embassy Church when she joined the church choir. They married 25 June 2005, and have four children.

Career

Music 
After graduating from university, Ayodele served as the Zonal Music Director of Christ Embassy Lagos zone 5 for four years, where she has performed at several Christ Embassy events and programs around the world both as an artist and as a leader of one of the church’s zonal musical group coordinators, including in South Africa, Europe, United Kingdom and several West African countries. During this time, she continually developed her musical career as an independent artiste.

Ayodele's debut album, I Am Yours, was released in November 2012 and features Joe Praize and Don Jazzy, among other gospels artists.

She has since released several other singles, including “You Are Great” (2012),  “Serve the Lord” (2014) featuring Don Jazzy, “Your Presence is Here” (2019). As of July 2023, the music video for "You Are Great" has 1.1 million views. 

Ayodele has made concert headlines and had stage performances in events such as Rockfest 2.0, Christmas with Sinach and Friends, LoveWorld International Music and Arts Ministry Awards (LIMA), and LoveWorld Festival of Music & Arts (LFMA) in Johannesburg, alongside gospel artists like Todd Dulaney, Sinach, LeCrae, Onyeka Onwenu, Nathaniel Bassey, Ada Ehi, Mercy Chinwo and others. 

On 30 June 2023, Ayodele released her latest musical project Supernatural EP.

Writing 
In 2020, Ayodele independently published her debut book, Starting Over, stating that her aim is to reach individuals all over the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

In February 2022, she independently published a children's book, Dear Heavenly Father. The book landed at the top of Amazon's list of the 100 bestselling Christian children's books available on Kindle.

Awards

Discography

Albums 

 I Am Yours (LP)
 Supernatural (EP)

Selected singles

Publications 

 Starting Over (2020)
 Dear Heavenly Father (2022)

See also
 List of Nigerian gospel musicians
 List of Nigerian musicians

References

External links 

Official Instagram account 
Official Facebook Page

Living people
1980 births
People from Lagos State
Musicians from Lagos State
Nigerian gospel singers
Nigerian gospel musicians
Nigerian songwriters
Nigerian music people