Bio

With the recent release of his first album, “The Praise In Me,” in May 2006, Femi Oyeleye is making strides in the world of African Gospel music! Known to some as Isaac, Femi began the journey of working on his latest album shortly after he moved to the United States in 2004. Although the journey was difficult, it was well worth it given the success of the album, and the support and encouragement of audiences worldwide.

Affectionately called “Above your head,” Femi’s passion for music began right from his childhood. Opportunities to share his gift date back to his experiences at Gospel Promoters Mission at Surulere, Lagos, a family Church where Femi was the music director for 2 years. He later gave his life to Christ in 2000 and thereafter started attending the Fountain of Life Church pioneered by Pastors Taiwo & Bimbo Odukoya. He was given a warm welcome and acceptance into the fold where he later became the music director at the Yoruba branch under Pastor Enoch Akinfolarin. At the Church, Femi began working on his first demo, but could not accomplish his dream of releasing an album due to financial constraints. He also successfully led Jehovah Jireh Praise Band, a group in which he was the lead vocalist and visioneer. Needless to say, he has ministered far and wide in numerous Churches, including branches of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, The End Time Army Levite, and at various concerts and events.

Femi currently serves as one of the praise and worship leaders in the Rose of Sharon Choir at Jesus House Baltimore, a member of the RCCG family, under Pastors Tola & Kofo Odutola. Here, Femi was able to work intimately with the Head of Department, Segun Daramola, the visionary behind Rhyte Tyme Productions, who was very instrumental in the development of “The Praise In Me.” The album is a combination of contemporary and African praise and Spirit-filled worship songs for this present dispensation.

Releasing “The Praise In Me” has been a dream come true and a great experience for Femi. As he describes, “the album was named ‘The Praise In Me’ because those are the songs God gave to me in my lonely hour. Each song has significance. ‘Mo ti reni’ is a song about the love between God and I. In a way, it’s a fulfillment of my name—‘I have found the One who loves me!” It’s a special song. ‘Baba loke’ is a confession about some great things I want in life; it’s a declaration that I will glorify God with the possessions He gives me, none of which I had at the time we recorded that song—but now I have some of them and I believe the rest will soon follow. And ‘E ye tranga’ is a response to people. It just implies that others might not know where I’m coming from; they might not know where He has brought me from, so they shouldn’t look down on me when they see me praising Him as radically as I do. The entire album is full of songs you can praise God with when you don’t want to praise Him alone. They’re songs you can play in the morning when you wake up, on your way to work, and even on your way to bed. They will inspire you!”

Other songs on the album include “Praise the Lord, Halle,” “Omenma,” “Come and See,” Femi’s signature song, “Lift Him Up,” and more. “The Praise In Me” is a long ways from Femi’s beginnings at Ebute-Meta, and an accomplishment he would not have been able to achieve without the help of several mentors and God-sends to whom he is eternally grateful. By the grace of God, this is just the beginning. Audiences can expect more anointed music from Femi, taking the world of African Gospel music to another height, but more importantly, bringing heaven down on earth!