A fire outbreak last night, August 15, 2025, severely impacted Fresh FM, the popular radio station operated by gospel star Dr. Yinka Ayefele, located at the Music House, his sprawling media complex in the Challenge area of Ibadan—Oyo State’s capital .
The complex hosts multiple media entities including Fresh 105.9 FM, Blast 98.3 FM, Tiwantiwa Radio, and the Merry Makers’ Band quarters—all of which were engulfed by flames, disrupting live broadcasts and igniting panic among employees and nearby residents .
Eyewitness accounts detail the chaos: one onlooker, Samuel Ibikunle, urgently appealed:
> “Fresh FM is currently on fire! We urgently need the Fire Service to respond immediately. Please spread the word and alert the nearest station.”
The General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Service, Rev. Yemi Akinyinka, confirmed that firefighters were promptly dispatched and eventually brought the inferno under control. Details regarding the fire’s origin and the extent of the losses remain under investigation .
A representative for Fresh FM expressed deep regret and gratitude: while in-house extinguisher efforts were overwhelmed by the blaze, quick intervention from both the Oyo Fire Service and good-spirited passersby helped contain the worst of the damage .
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