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Sports Stakeholders Celebrate Nilayo Sports Management CEO, Mrs. Yetunde Olopade, on Birthday

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Goodwill messages have continued to pour in for the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Mrs. Yetunde Olopade, as she celebrates her birthday, with stakeholders across the sports industry applauding her exceptional leadership and remarkable contributions to sports marketing and event management in Nigeria and across Africa.

Widely regarded as one of Africa’s leading sports business executives, Mrs. Olopade has distinguished herself as a visionary leader whose passion, innovation, and dedication have helped redefine the sports business ecosystem on the continent.

Under her leadership, Nilayo Sports Management Limited has grown into one of Nigeria’s foremost sports marketing and event management companies, successfully delivering world-class sporting events that have earned both local and international recognition.

One of the company’s most celebrated achievements remains its role in organizing and managing the iconic Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, a globally recognized road race that has significantly elevated Nigeria’s profile on the international sporting calendar. The marathon has also contributed immensely to tourism promotion, healthy living advocacy, and economic development.

Colleagues, associates, and admirers describe Mrs. Olopade as an accomplished entrepreneur, a beacon of excellence, and an inspiring figure whose professional journey continues to motivate the next generation of sports administrators and business leaders.

Beyond her corporate achievements, she is widely admired for her humility, compassion, and unwavering commitment to sports development. As the wife of Hon. Bukola Olopade, Director-General of the National Sports Commission, she has remained a steadfast supporter of initiatives aimed at repositioning Nigerian sports for sustainable growth and global competitiveness.

Many have also described her as the embodiment of the virtuous woman, successfully balancing family life with an outstanding professional career while mentoring young talents and championing initiatives that continue to positively impact lives.

As she marks another year, friends, business associates, and sports stakeholders have offered prayers for good health, greater accomplishments, and many more years of impactful service, expressing confidence that her most remarkable achievements still lie ahead.

Mrs. Yetunde Olopade’s inspiring journey remains a powerful testament to visionary leadership, resilience, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to excellence—qualities that continue to distinguish her as one of Africa’s most respected figures in sports marketing and management.

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Mariaa Voice expands gospel music mission with ‘Akoko Mi’ and four-volume CCC Hymns series

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Maria Abimbola Iyaomolere, popularly known as Mariaa Voice, is expanding the scope of her gospel music ministry with a growing body of work that combines original inspirational music with a deliberate effort to preserve and promote the rich hymn tradition of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC).

Following the release of her inspirational single, “Akoko Mi (My Season),” Mariaa Voice has continued to build on a musical journey that increasingly reflects both her artistic identity and her desire to use music as a vehicle for faith, learning and spiritual upliftment.

“Akoko Mi,” which translates to “My Season,” carries a message of hope, patience and divine timing. Re…
[9:59 am, 31/08/2026] Wikipedia Guy: Mariaa Voice expands gospel music mission with ‘Akoko Mi’ and four-volume CCC Hymns series

Maria Abimbola Iyaomolere, popularly known as Mariaa Voice, is expanding the scope of her gospel music ministry with a growing body of work that combines original inspirational music with a deliberate effort to preserve and promote the rich hymn tradition of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC).

Following the release of her inspirational single, “Akoko Mi (My Season),” Mariaa Voice has continued to build on a musical journey that increasingly reflects both her artistic identity and her desire to use music as a vehicle for faith, learning and spiritual upliftment.

“Akoko Mi,” which translates to “My Season,” carries a message of hope, patience and divine timing. Released in 2026, the song presents a declaration that seasons change, doors open and transformation comes at the appointed time. Its accompanying visual further reinforces the message of trusting the process and remaining hopeful for what lies ahead.

For Mariaa Voice, however, the song represents only one part of a broader musical assignment.

A particularly significant aspect of her recent work has been the CCC Hymns project, which has now grown to four volumes. The project brings together hymns from the Celestial Church of Christ, with Mariaa Voice intentionally selecting many songs that are not among the more commonly known hymns regularly heard in church settings.
According to the gospel minister, some of the selections also draw from newer hymns contained in the CCC New Revised Standard version, allowing the project to introduce listeners to a wider range of the church’s musical heritage.
“So far I have done CCC HYMNS VOL 1, 2, 3 & 4,” she said, explaining the motivation behind the project.
“The majority of the hymns in each album are not the common ones, some are new hymns included in the CCC New Revised Standard version.”

For Mariaa Voice, the project goes beyond recording and releasing music. It is also an effort to help people discover and learn hymns that they may otherwise have little opportunity to encounter.

“The main reason behind it is not just to showcase the beautiful and spirit-filled hymns God has given the church, but it’s also an avenue for people to actually learn to sing these hymns,” she explained.

That approach has given the project a distinctive place within her growing catalogue. Rather than concentrating solely on contemporary gospel sounds, Mariaa Voice is using her vocal ability and recording experience to bring renewed attention to a repertoire rooted in the worship tradition of the Celestial Church of Christ.
Her official catalogue now features four volumes of the CCC Hymns project alongside original songs including “IRE,” “ORI MI,” “Sin Oluwa,” “Se’yanú” and “Oti Funmilayo.”
The development represents a natural progression for an artiste whose musical journey began in the church.

As previously documented, Mariaa Voice’s early exposure to music came through the church choir, including her time with the “Little Angels” choir, before her talent was recognised and she was encouraged to pursue music professionally.

Over the years, that foundation has developed into a career spanning gospel music, songwriting, recording, performance and voice-over artistry. Her repertoire has also demonstrated a willingness to explore different contemporary gospel influences while maintaining a strong emphasis on positive and uplifting messages.

With “Akoko Mi,” that message remains central.
The song is built around the reassurance that delay does not mean denial and that every individual has a season ordained for them.
“Akoko Mi (My Season) is not just a song, it’s a declaration,” Mariaa Voice said.
“A reminder that no matter how long it takes, your time will come. Transformation will happen. Doors will open. Grace will speak. Nothing can stop what God has already ordained for you.”
That message has become particularly consistent with the direction of her recent work, music that does not merely entertain but seeks to encourage listeners, strengthen their faith and point them towards hope.
While the CCC Hymns series looks back to a rich worship tradition and helps bring lesser-known hymns to a wider audience, “Akoko Mi” looks forward, offering a contemporary expression of faith and expectation.
Together, the two strands of her recent work reveal an artiste increasingly defining her ministry around both preservation and inspiration, preserving hymns that deserve to be heard while creating new music that speaks to the experiences and expectations of today’s listeners.
With four CCC Hymns volumes now completed and “Akoko Mi” adding another chapter to her catalogue, Mariaa Voice continues to carve out a distinctive space for herself as a gospel minister committed to using her voice not only to perform, but also to teach, inspire and preserve a musical heritage for the next generation.

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