Yinka Ayefele
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Gospel musician, Yinka Ayefele, gave an indication of what it means to be confined to 
a wheelchair on Sunday when he said he wished he could walk ‘with his legs.’
The occasion was a concert and comedy show organised by ace comedian, Julius Agwu,
 who survived a brain tumour last year. The event held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in 
Victoria Island was tagged ‘Life As I see It: The Rebirth’. It was meant to celebrate 
the comedian’s “miraculous” survival of the brain surgery.
Agwu also expressed his gratitude to God for saving his life and to his fans across the country, 
as well as in the Diaspora, for standing by him through the crisis.
For Ayefele, the concert, which featured a line-up of some of the most popular music artistes 
and stand-up comedians in the country, presented an opportunity to reflect on his 
past experiences, especially the car crash that almost claimed his life.
In a moment of emotional solidarity with the 
celebrant, Ayefele, who arrived at the venue of 
the event behind schedule and was the last 
act to perform, literally poured his heart 
out to the audience.
Waxing philosophical, the gospel musician said 
that those who could stand on their feet ought to be thankful to God and to appreciate what He 
had done in their lives.
Ayefele said, “Some of those standing in front of me right now do not understand the wonders 
God has done in their lives. We are here to celebrate the rebirth of an individual who God has given 
another chance after his successful brain surgery.
“Sometimes, there are some things we appreciate we had in life and others that we regret not having.
 How I wish I had another chance at life and I can stand on my feet the same way Julius Agwu and
 everyone in the hall is standing right now.”
In 1997, Ayefele survived a car accident that damaged his spinal cord and confined him to a 
wheelchair.
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