Yinka Ayefele's Fresh FM in Ibadan Ravaged by Fire, Management Speaks as Video goes Viral
- Gospel singer Yinka Ayefele has confirmed reports of a fire incident at his radio stations
- Yinka Ayefele shared an insight into the havoc caused by the fire while expressing gratitude to those who joined in the attempt to quench the fire
- The gospel singer's statement was shared online as videos of the fire burning at his radio stations trended
Popular Nigerian gospel singer Yinka Ayefele, via Fresh FM manager, in a statement released on Friday, August 15, confirmed that his radio stations were ravaged by fire.
On Friday, videos surfaced online showing a fire burning at Fresh FM, a radio station owned by Ayefele.
Source: Instagram
The gospel singer, who shared a video of the incident alongside crying emojis, addressed the fire outbreak on his Facebook page.
According to the management, two of his radio stations, namely Fresh FM 105.9 and Blast FM 98.3, were affected by the fire.
He also disclosed that the fire ravaged nearby offices, including the newsroom, transmitter, server room, and several pieces of equipment during normal operations.
Ayefele, who made headlines after showing his new mansion, revealed that efforts to put out the fire with in-house extinguishers before the arrival of professional firefighters proved abortive.
Source: Instagram
The radio management also extended gratitude to Nigerians who assisted in fighting the fire outbreak.
"We can’t immediately quantify the extent of the damage caused by the devastating inferno, the cause of which is also yet to be ascertained presently. We heartily appreciate every good-spirited Nigerians who joined us in fighting the inferno," the statement released by the management read in part.
Screenshot of the statement released by Fresh FM management is below:
In related news, Legit.ng reported that a fire broke out at Iyabo Ojo's office in Lagos in June, destroying parts of the property and several valuables.
Read Yinka Ayefele's press release about the fire at his radio stations below:
The video of the fire at Ayefele's radio station is below:
Fans console Ayefele.
Legit.ng captured some of the reactions from social media users as they console Ayefele over the loss. Read them below:
Balofin Segun Oluwaseun reacted:
"So so bad. God will replace the losses in 100 folds."
Adenegan SamGbenga Samzac said:
"This is very bad, but I strongly believe "Ile oba to Jo ewa lo busi"
Ademola Sulaiman Adio reacted
"Sorry for the loss, may your loss be replaced in manifolds."
Ezekiel Odunayo Ogunyinka wrote:
"Egbon, I am not sorry o. I can only pray for you that every incident aimed at running you down will never be successful. The God you serve will give you the strength and enablement to overcome this one again. Angels in human body, will rise to your aid and help. In the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ."
Damilola Oniosun said:
"May God continue to protect the entire Fresh FM family. He will supply you with his provision and the Glory of the latter house shall be greater than that of the former in Jesus name, Amen."
Bashirat Disu Fayemi commented:
"Thank God that no life was lost to the incident, God will elevate you and take fresh FM to the greater height and restore the lost back in billions fold Insha Allah."
Ayefele reacts to AI video
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Yinka Ayefele shared an AI-generated video of himself showing his dance moves while standing on his feet.
The short clip captured the moment the gospel singer swiftly left his wheelchair and danced on his feet to his song with a smile on his face.
He expressed his desire to see himself dancing in reality as he included an emotional message about his trust in God.
Source: Legit.ng
