Adeyinka Alaseyori

Adeyinka Alaseyori, whose full name is Adeyinka R. Akinyemi, is a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter and music minister known for her powerful Yoruba-language worship songs and energetic stage performances. Born in Lagos and raised in a Christian home, she developed a love for music from childhood and eventually turned what began as church singing into a professional career.

Alaseyori is particularly known for songs such as “Arojinle,” “Oniduro Mi,” “Aye Ope Yo,” “O Waaye Funmi L’oke,” “Olorun To Le” and “Iye.” Her music is rooted in Yoruba Christian worship and draws heavily from the musical traditions of the Christ Apostolic Church environment in which she grew up. She came to wider public attention around 2020, although she had already spent years ministering in churches and developing her music ministry.

Her career is also notable for the path she took before becoming a full-time musician. Trained in accounting, Alaseyori worked as an accountant and nursery school teacher before eventually leaving conventional employment to concentrate on gospel music. Today, she is regarded as one of the notable younger voices in contemporary Yoruba gospel music.

Quick Facts

Early Life and Background

Adeyinka Alaseyori was born in Ebute Metta, Lagos, and is the first of four children in her family. She has described her childhood as deeply shaped by both church and school. During her early years, she spent considerable time with her grandmother following difficulties within her parents’ relationship, before the family later reunited.

Music entered her life very early. Alaseyori has said that she began singing at around four or five years old and was already leading adults in praise during church retreats while she was still a child. Her mother also played an important role in developing her interest in gospel music by regularly bringing Christian records into the home.

Although music was always present, becoming a professional singer was not originally her ambition. She initially wanted to become an accountant. Her involvement in church, however, gradually turned music from a childhood activity into a calling. She sang in church choirs and participated in gospel concerts before beginning her own ministry.

Education and Career Beginnings

Alaseyori attended Holy Trinity Nursery and Primary School in Ebute Metta before proceeding to Methodist Girls’ High School, Sabo, Yaba. She later studied accounting at Lagos State Polytechnic and continued her studies at the National Open University of Nigeria.

Her professional life initially followed the path she had planned for herself. She worked as an accountant in different organisations and also worked as a nursery school teacher. Music remained part of her life during this period, particularly through church activities and choir ministry.

In 2011, she formally launched her music ministry, then known as Hallelujah Praise Team. Her husband, who was her manager at the time, was involved in helping her establish the ministry. Her first album, Alaseyori Mi, followed in December 2012. The album would eventually give her the stage name by which she became widely known.

The Rise of Adeyinka Alaseyori

The name Alaseyori came directly from her debut album, Alaseyori Mi. She explained that although she had originally performed under the name Hallelujah Praise Team, people began referring to her by the title of her album after its release, and the name eventually became her professional identity.

Her early years as a recording artist were relatively quiet compared with the attention she would later receive. She released music and continued ministering in churches, gradually building an audience. Her catalogue included projects such as Alaseyori Mi, Alaabo Mi, Arojinle and Aye Ope Yo.

The major change came around 2020, when her music began reaching a much larger audience. Alaseyori herself has identified “Aye Ope” as the song that launched her into stardom, although “Oniduro Mi” and “Arojinle” are also frequently associated with the period in which she became widely recognised.

Musical Style and Notable Songs

Alaseyori’s music is strongly rooted in Yoruba worship, with lyrics that often centre on gratitude, God’s faithfulness, testimony, mercy and personal devotion. Her performances are also recognised for their energy, including the expressive dance movements that have become part of her stage identity.

One of her defining songs is “Arojinle,” a Yoruba expression associated with deep thought or reflection. Alaseyori has explained that the song came spontaneously during worship and reflects her personal reflection on her life and the role of God’s mercy in her journey. She has also specifically confirmed that she composed “Arojinle” herself.

Other important recordings in her catalogue include “Oniduro Mi,” “Aye Ope Yo,” “Olorun To Le (Mighty God),” “Won Rope O Pede,” “He Made a Way,” “Iye” and “O Waaye Funmi L’oke.” Her albums and projects have included Alaabo Mi, Arojinle, Aye Ope Yo and Esi Rere (Good Report), released in 2024.

Her music has remained predominantly Yoruba in expression, helping her connect traditional African Christian worship with a contemporary gospel audience. Rather than moving away from her cultural roots as her profile grew, she has made Yoruba worship a central part of her artistic identity.

Awards, Recognition and Collaborations

As Alaseyori’s audience expanded, she began receiving recognition from gospel and entertainment organisations. Her honours and nominations have included YOMAFa Global Awards’ Best Female Gospel Artiste, the Benmag Radio Award, and recognition from other organisations. She has also received nominations associated with The NET, the Dove Awards and other award platforms.

Collaboration has also become an important part of her career. She has worked with artists including Peterson Okopi, Deborah Ajayi, Living Testimony, Toluwani Sings and BBO, among others. Her collaborations have allowed her to move between traditional Yoruba worship and newer expressions of contemporary African gospel.

Her music has also continued to find new audiences through streaming platforms. In 2024, she released Esi Rere (Good Report), while 2025 brought releases including “Overflow” and “MI O Sin O Lasan (Live).”

Current Career and Legacy

Adeyinka Alaseyori remains active as a recording artist and gospel minister. Her recent work shows a continued interest in worship-oriented music while also embracing collaborations and modern digital distribution. In 2026, she released “Mọ̀ Mọ́ọ́ré (Reimagined Version),” “Mo Moore” and the EP Ipe (The Calling), featuring BBO.

Beyond her recordings, Alaseyori has also developed a reputation for organising and participating in worship gatherings. She is the convener of the 21 Days Covenant Worship, a virtual worship programme that brings together gospel ministers from across Nigeria.

What distinguishes Alaseyori’s career is the way she has maintained a strong connection to Yoruba Christian worship while building a modern gospel audience. Her rise did not happen overnight. It followed years of church ministry, professional work, songwriting and independent music-making before songs such as “Arojinle,” “Oniduro Mi” and “Aye Ope Yo” brought her to a much wider audience.

From a child singing in church to an accountant who eventually left her profession for music, Alaseyori’s story is closely tied to the idea of music as a calling. Her continued use of Yoruba, traditional worship expressions and energetic performance has helped give her a distinctive place within Nigeria’s contemporary gospel scene.