Evangelist (PhD) Veronica Funmilayo Aragbaye, better known as Funmi Aragbaye, is a renowned Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter and television communicator who has had a significant impact on the Nigerian music entertainment industry.
Her debut album Olorun Igbala and Sioni Ilu Ayo was released in 1983 and marked the beginning of her successful career.
As a gospel artiste, Funmi Aragbaye strives to spread the message of faith and inspire audiences through her music.
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- Full name: Evangelist (Dr.) Veronica Funmilayo Aragbaye
- Stage name: Funmi Alagbaye
- Date of birth: July 5, 1954
- Age: 70 years old
- Place of birth: Ondo State, Nigeria.
- Nationality: Nigeria
- Occupation: Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter and televangelist
- Height: unknown
- Parent: Mother Comfort Olasoji Fawishinmi
- Siblings: unknown
- Spouse: Bola Aragbaye
- 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. Her parents are her mother named Mama Comfort Olasoji Fawehinmi while her father’s name is unknown. It is understood that she has siblings, but their details have not been made public.
Aragbaye was trained at the Ondo State Civil Service Training School before joining the Oyo State Civil Service. She retired from the civil service in November 1997 and became the Chief Administrative Officer. Aragbaye is a Yoruba and a Christian.
Profession
Funmi Aragbaye started her career as a civil servant, training at the Ondo State Civil Service Training School and then joined the Oyo State Civil Service, eventually retiring in 1997 as the Chief Administrative Officer.
Shortly after receiving her West African School Certificate, Alagbaye began her musical career by joining the evangelical church Winning All in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, Nigeria.
Her debut albums “Olorun Igbala” and “Sioni Ilu Ayo” were both released in 1983, marking the beginning of her successful gospel music career. Aragbaye celebrated her 60th birthday and her 30th year in gospel music on July 5, 2014 in Lagos State.
Many senior Nigerian gospel singers and artists attended the celebration, including Chief Ebenezer Obey, Joseph Adebayo Adelakun, Dennie O Dunni Olanrewaju, saxophonist Kunle Ajayi and evangelist Bola Are, two-time president of the Nigeria Gospel Musicians Association. This further cemented Alagbaye’s reputation in the Nigerian gospel music industry.
social media
- Instagram account: @funmiaragbaiye
- Facebook Account: Evangelist Dr. Funmi Aragbaiye
personal life
Funmi Aragbaye is a famous Nigerian gospel singer. She was married to Elder Bola Aragbaye for several years until his death in January 2019 at the age of 77.
Elder Bola Aragbaye is a respected journalist who served as Chief Press Secretary to the former Governor of Ondo State. Funmi and Elder Bola Aragbaye have children together, but the exact number and names of their children are not known to the public.
discography
- Olorun Igbala(1983)
- Sioni Iluayo(1983)
- Pin Lei Lei (the good part)’
- The Glory of God (Ogo Oluwa)
net worth
Funmi Aragbaye is a well-known Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter with a successful career that spans decades, starting in the 1980s.
While her net worth and financial status are unknown, her influence and status as the National President of the Nigeria Gospel Musicians Association suggests that she has likely achieved significant financial success through her music career.
However, her net worth and financial status have not been publicly confirmed.
