Olagoke Folakemi Ajibola porpularly known as JOJOLO-JESU was born in Lagos into a christian family of Evang. & Deaconess Olagoke Ogunrewo. She hails from Ijeda-Ijesha, Osun State in the western part of Nigeria. Jojolo-Jesu is a talented gospel musician and song writer who developed a love for both music and gospel at a very tender age. She released her first official album titled "Ona-Iye(Way of life)" at age 8. Jojolo-Jesu obtained her primary and secondary school certificate in Hans private school. She obtained her B.Tech In Animal Production and Health from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology in year 2015. She has ministered in song in several churches and crusades all over the country.
Jojolo-Jesu has released a total of 5 albulms namely
*Ona-Iye,
*Wonders of Joy,
*Orun ohun aye,
*Ilekun Ogo MI Si,
* and the latest "Alagbara Bi Ara" (Thunderous Power).
AN INTERVIEW SESSION WITH JOJOLO-JESU GOSPEL MINISTER.
INTERVIEWER: Good afternoon ma, I am excited and privilege to have you.
JOJOLOJESU: Good afternoon, the pleasure is mine.
INTERVIEWER: Ma can we know your Name?
JOJOLOJESU: My Name is Oluwafolakemi Olagoke Ogunrewo popularly known as (JOJOLO-JESU).
INTERVIEWER: Ma, since when have you really been singing?
JOJOLOJESU: From the age of 4 I had passion for singing, but when I was 6 I started going for ministrations as the guest artist. My dad initially declined but later he supported me, and since then I have been singing to the glory of God.
INTERVIEWER: We have been hearing the name Jojolojesu for a long time, how did the you come about the name ma?
JOJOLOJESU: I was invited to a program sometime ago then I was around 6-7 years thereabout. The M.C invited the guest artist on stage although he was expecting a much older person, but to his surprise I was looking very little {smiles}. When I came up stage he was doubting my capabilities and infact was kind of making jest of me, yet I was so confident and I told him boldly that I am the guest artist. I began to sing and they were all amazed at the wonderful performance so much that after the ministration they began a session of debate on my stage name, since I couldn’t provide one, I said I was Oluwafolakemi. The M.C suggested that my stage name should be shankolo Jesu, while the pastor opposed the Name as it sounded secular and finally suggested jojolojesu as my stage name and that was how it came to be.
INTERVIEWER: Ma, when was the first time you ever took the microphone to sing and how was your experience like?
JOJOLOJESU: My first ministration was in my church Christ Apostolic Church Oke-Ayo. There was a praise night holding in the church that day, they called for special number and I sang. Even though I was given 5min the church enjoyed it and the duration of time got extended. But my first outing was in Pastor Abolarin's Church (C, A, C)
INTERVIEWER: So, how was it like? Been the first time?
JOJOLOJESU: initially, I did not have stage fright while ministering but after dropping the microphone I began to wonder how possible it was for me to face the crowd, then I became afraid. What an irony!!!
INTERVIEWER: What was your motivating factor for the ministry, how were you able to come out?
JOJOLOJESU: I want to thank God for the parent God gave me, they were my backbone apart from the Lord. They really helped me out at every point in time. they always pray, encourage and advise me when am down. God has spoken to me through pastors, and prophets several times, I some time see myself in front of very large crowed praising the name of the Lord most times in the dream. Also because of my zeal and passion for the Lord and for His praise, I kept on pressing even in the midst of challenges.
INTERVIEWER: For how long have you been into this kingdom assignment?
JOJOLOJESU: It should be over 15years now.
INTERVIEWER: What are the challenges you have faced thus far?
JOJOLOJESU: Ahaa, lot of challenges that I can’t mention now, there are times people treat me with zero significance because of my age. I have also had an experience of a fake pastor who suggested that I do uncompromising things that are not biblical for the ministry to blow which i can never comply with. Some marketers are also too demanding that they want to collect more than I can afford per time. The one that gave me problem the most were brethren with different visions and revelations about me being their future partner so as to confuse me, But I appreciate God I have been able to overcome these challenges.
INTERVIEWER: How many albums have you released and what are their names?
JOJOLOJESU: I have released 5 albums altogether; I released my first album titled ONA-IYE when I was 8, the second titled WONDERS OF JOY was released when i was only 12. The third song is ORUN OHUN-AYE. the 4th is MY OPENED DOOR OF GLORY and the 5th is titled ALAGBARA BI ARA. We also have others on ground about to be released.
INTERVIEWER: Are you Educated?
JOJOLOJESU: Yes, I am graduate of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomosho (LAUTECH) Ogbomosho Department of Animal production and Health and I served at Impact High school Alagbaka Akure, Ondo state.
INTERVIEWER: How were you able to balance your Spiritual, ministerial, and academic life while on campus?
JOJOLOJESU: God helped me to create a balance while in school. My spiritual life was not affected even though I did a lot of traveling. As a matter of fact, in my fellowship in school CACYOF (Christ Apostolic Church Youth Fellowship Oke-Imole) I was both the Academic Secretary and Chief Usher for 3 years and 2years respectively yet both my personal ministerial assignment, and that of fellowship did not affect any area of my academics. To the glory of God I graduated with second class upper 4.38 to be precise which is very close to 4.5 where First Class grade starts from. I was always focused on my academics; I did a lot of reading and group discussions with friends during exam period.
INTERVIEWER: Who are your mentors in this kingdom assignment ma?
JOJOLOJESU: Mummy Bola Are, Mummy Bisi Alawiye, and Daddy Ojo-Ade. We have contact and they all treat me as their daughter.
INTERVIEWER: Apart from your parent who are the major persons in your life especially as it relates to the assignment?
JOJOLOJESU: My Siblings, Prophet Segun Isedowo, Pastor Oke from T.A.C, pastor Obiwale. And so many pastors across the Nation that I might not be able to mention for now.
INTERVIEWER: Ma, do you only minister in C.A.C churches because its your background church?
JOJOLOJESU: No I am versatile, I have been invited to minister in several churches across the federation especially in the west. I have been to CAC, RCCG, LFC, CCC, and other Pentecostal churches.
INTERVIEWER: What are your kind of songs ma?
JOJOLOJESU: Gospel music, Mostly, praise, worship, prayer songs, and soul winning songs.
INTERVIEWER: What is your advice for the young upcoming gospel artist?
JOJOLOJESU: Once they know they have what it takes they should keep pressing on, and as such they must learn to be focused, determined, and mustn’t be distracted by anything whatsoever, they should let their zeal for God continue to drive them towards the utmost aim of showing forth the praise of God.
INTERVIEWER: Are you saying they should be focused so as much that their academics is not important to them?
JOJOLOJESU: No, I am a graduate so is every member of my band. I will not advice that they only be focused on ministerial assignment as their educational skills are even needed for the assignment. They need to be exposed in this age to avoid been side lined, except if otherwise stated by God.
INTERVIEWER: So what is your advice to parents if they notice any talent in their ward?
JOJOLOJESU: They should endeavor to support and encourage them both mentally, morally and financially.
INTERVIEWER: What is the current situation jojoloJesu gospel band is facing?
JOJOLOJESU: Our major challenge is marketing, I am currently waiting for God fearing marketers out there who is not too demanding and whose standard is the Lord's.
INTERVIEWER: So ma if you get a sponsor who is ready to connect you and finance you would you accept, if the person wants to have sex with you?
JOJOLOJESU: No, no matter how resourceful any sponsor maybe I will not compromise my spiritual standard for any of such person.
INTERVIEWER: Ma thank you for your time, I really appreciate your integrity and I advise that you stay in God’s will all your life.
JOJOLOJESU: You are welcome ma. Thank you too.
INTERVIEWER: What do you have to say to your fans?
JOJOLOJESU: To all my fans out there I want to say a big THANK YOU to you all. I am nothing without you and God. Thanks for your support, prayers, advise, encouragement, thanks for buying my CDs, thanks for inviting me to programs, thanks for everything and remain blessed. I love you all. And am using this medium to tell you that by the grace of God I will not disappoint you and God in Jesus Name. Amen.
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