How Lawrence Oyor’s walk with God shaped his ministry, family, and influence

How Lawrence Oyor’s walk with God shaped his ministry, family, and influence

Lawrence Oyor is a Nigerian gospel music minister, evangelist, songwriter and singer. He is popular for spreading the word of God in Nigeria and beyond. Lawrence has been in the news after reports of his marriage to Mike Bamiloye’s daughter were made public. Mike is a Nigerian film actor, dramatist, producer and director.

Lawrence Oyor with his wife Darasimi.
The gospel singer playing the guitar (L). Lawrence Oyor with his wife (R). Photo: @lawrenceoyor
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Key takeaways

  • Lawrence and his twin brother Godswill co-founded Davidic Minstrels, an international worship movement.
  • He also founded Catalyst Network International, and he is the senior pastor of the Davidic Generation Church.
  • As an artist, Lawrence has produced many songs, such as Bowl of Fire, Burn the World, and Fall in Love.
  • He has also appeared in movies like My Dream 2 (2023) and Prophet Suddenly 3 (2025).

Profile summary

Full names

Lawrence Oyor Gomba

Gender

Male

Date of birth

16 June 1991

Age

34 years (as of November 2025)

Zodiac sign

Gemini

Place of birth

Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Current residence

Oyo State, Nigeria

Nationality

Nigerian

Ethnicity

African

Religion

Christianity

Sexuality

Straight

Hair colour

Black

Eye colour

Dark brown

Mother

Rev. Patience

Father

Rev. Gomba Fortune

Siblings

3

Relationship status

Married

Wife

Darasimi

Children

1

Education

Shalom Christian College, University of Ibadan, Texas Bible Institute

Career

Gospel music minister, songwriter, singer

Instagram

@lawrenceoyor

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Lawrence Oyor's biography

The gospel musician was born in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

What is the background of Lawrence Oyor?

Lawrence Oyor is a Nigerian gospel minister and prophetic minstrel, born to a family of pastors. He is the co-founder of the Davidic Minstrels movement and the founder of Catalyst Network International and Davidic Generation Church.

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Who is the father of Lawrence Oyor?

Lawrence's mother is Rev. Patience, and his father is Rev. Gomba Fortune Oyor. Lawrence Oyor's parents run a popular ministry called God Will Do It Ministries. He has three siblings: Godswill, Michael, and Wisdom. Godswill is Lawrence Oyor's twin brother.

What tribe is Lawrence Oyor from?

He is from the Yoruba tribe.

Lawrence Oyor's education

The gospel artist joined Shalom Christian College in Ibadan after completing his primary school studies. He graduated in 2013 and then proceeded to the Nigerian Law School, Yola Campus. The songwriter then joined Texas Bible Institute and graduated in 2016 after attaining his diploma.

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How old is Lawrence Oyor?

Lawrence Oyor's age is 34 years as of November 2025. He was born on 16 June 1991. His zodiac sign is Gemini.

Career

He encountered Christ and surrendered his life to Him at a tender age. While Oyor is a singer and evangelist, his brother Godswill is a well-known reverend and pastor. The brothers founded Davidic Minstrels with a vision of connecting people with the light of Christ and have been working tirelessly to attain that.

Lawrence Oyor's songs

He has recorded many songs and chants to glorify God and win many souls to the kingdom of God. Here are some of the songs he has produced.

  • Bowl of fire
  • Burn the world
  • Fall in Love
  • Prophetic chant
  • I am hungry
  • Groaning
  • Row your boat
  • Ah ah ah
  • Glory and power
  • I'm in love with Jesus
  • Eagles flight
  • Another measure
  • In love
  • Wine of spirit
  • Dreaming with God

Lawrence Oyor's movies

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Lawrence has appeared in movies like My Dream 2 (2023) and Prophet Suddenly 3 (2025). He also played the role of Aki in the TV series Abattoir and was featured in the Christian film Favour, which surrounds me like a shield.

Is Lawrence Oyor married?

Yes, he is married to Darasimi Mike-Bamiloye. She is the daughter of Mike Bamiloye, gospel filmmaker and evangelist, and Gloria Bamiloye.

Does Lawrence Oyor have a child?

Yes, he has a son. Lawrence Oyor's child is called Elijah Lawrence.

When was Lawrence Oyor's baby born?

He was born on 6 September 2021.

Lawrence Oyor's social media

The gospel singer has more than 760k followers on his Instagram account. He also has an X account with 27.3k followers. His X handle is @lawrenceoyor.

Fast facts about Lawrence Oyor

  1. Who is Lawrence Oyor? He is an evangelist, gospel music minister, songwriter, and singer based in Nigeria.
  2. What does Lawrence Oyor's wife do? She is a scriptwriter, dramatist, film producer, script editor, and spoken word artist.
  3. How does Lawrence Oyor spread the gospel? He spreads the good news through his songs and the Davidic Minstrels he co-founded with his twin brother Godswill.
  4. How old is Lawrence Oyor and Darasimi Bamiloye? As of 2025, Lawrence is 34 years old, whereas Lawrence Oyor's wife is 27. Lawrence Oyor was born on June 16, 1991, and Darasimi was born on May 14, 1997.
  5. What is Lawrence Oyor's state of origin? Lawrence Oyor's state of origin is Rivers State, though he was born and raised in Ibadan, Oyo State.
  6. Which church does Lawrence Oyor attend? Lawrence Oyor attends Davidic Generation Church, which he founded alongside his twin brother, Godwill, and is also a senior pastor of the church.
  7. Why does Lawrence Oyor wear a headband? Lawrence Oyor wears a headband as a symbol of his Christian identity and a reflection of his family's spiritual legacy, often featuring inspiring inscriptions and representing a deeper, generational faith.

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Lawrence Oyor is prevalent in Nigeria and beyond for his Christian songs and chants. He has a twin brother with whom he co-founded a global ministry with the vision of helping connect people with the light of Christ.

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