Mrs. Deborah Adebola Fasoyin (Born March 1940) The gospel music icon behind the beloved Yoruba Christmas song “Odun Nlo Sopin.”

Mrs. Deborah Adebola Fasoyin (Born March 1940)

The gospel music icon behind the beloved Yoruba Christmas song “Odun Nlo Sopin.”

Mrs. Deborah Adebola Fasoyin is a renowned Nigerian gospel singer and leader of the C.A.C. Good Women Choir, best known for the classic Yoruba Christmas song “Odun Nlo Sopin.”
Deborah Adebola Fasoyin is a respected Nigerian gospel musician and choir leader whose music has played a major role in shaping Yoruba Christian worship, especially during the Christmas season.
She gained nationwide recognition as the leader of the C.A.C. Good Women Choir, a choir associated with the Christ Apostolic Church.

Early Life

Mrs. Deborah Adebola Fasoyin was born in March 1940 in Nigeria. She grew up in a deeply Christian environment where church music played an important role in worship and community life.
Her passion for singing and leading choirs developed early, eventually leading her into a lifelong ministry through gospel music.

The Song “Odun Nlo Sopin”

Mrs. Fasoyin is best known for the timeless Yoruba Christmas song Odun Nlo Sopin.
The song has become one of the most recognizable Christmas songs in southwestern Nigeria, particularly among Yoruba-speaking Christians.
“Odun Nlo Sopin” is traditionally played during:

Christmas celebrations

End-of-year thanksgiving services

New Year crossover gatherings

The song reflects gratitude to God as the year comes to an end and expresses hope for the coming year.

The C.A.C. Good Women Choir

Under Deborah Fasoyin’s leadership, the C.A.C. Good Women Choir became widely known for their spiritually uplifting music and powerful choral arrangements.
The choir helped popularize several Yoruba gospel hymns that are still sung in churches today.
Their recordings played an important role in spreading Yoruba gospel music across Nigeria and among the diaspora.

Impact on Nigerian Gospel Music

Mrs. Fasoyin’s influence extends beyond a single song. Her contributions helped:

Preserve Yoruba-language gospel music traditions

Strengthen the role of church choirs in worship

Inspire generations of Nigerian gospel singers

Her music remains an essential part of Christmas and end-of-year celebrations in many Nigerian homes and churches.

Legacy

Today, Deborah Adebola Fasoyin is celebrated as a pioneer of Yoruba gospel choir music.
Her legacy includes:

Leading one of Nigeria’s most recognized church choirs

Producing a timeless Christmas classic

Influencing the development of gospel music in Nigeria

Her work continues to inspire believers and musicians, ensuring that her music remains part of Nigeria’s spiritual and cultural heritage.

Sources

Christ Apostolic Church – Church historical records.

Nigerian Gospel Music Archives – Documentation of Yoruba gospel music history.

Interviews and profiles on Nigerian gospel musicians in The Guardian Nigeria and Vanguard News.