IBADAN, Nigeria — A fire outbreak on Friday, August 15, 2025, gutted the Music House, the business complex of gospel musician Dr. Yinka Ayefele, located in the Challenge area of Ibadan, Oyo State.
The incident, which began around 7:30 pm, threw staff and residents into panic as flames spread through the building that hosts Ayefele’s multiple enterprises. Among them are the Merry Makers’ Band, Tiwantiwa Radio, Blast FM, and the widely followed Fresh FM station.
Live transmission and activities were disrupted, with urgent calls for help circulating on social media.
An eyewitness, Samuel Ibikunle, who first raised the alarm, appealed for swift intervention:
“Fresh FM is currently on fire! We urgently need the Fire Service to respond immediately. Please spread the word and alert the nearest station,” he said.
Confirming the development, the General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Services, Rev. Akinyemi Akinyinka, disclosed t
