Renowned Nigerian gospel artiste,Yinka Ayefele, recently had a candid conversation with his sons, delving into the unforgettable motor accident that left him confined to a wheelchair.
In a video shared on his Instagram account captioned “They always want me to stand up… And they kept asking me why every day, even up till last night… I tried hard not to be emotional… Indeed, it was ‘My turning point. 12/12/1997’. To God be the Glory,” Ayefele was seen lying on a bed with his kids, engaging in a heart-to-heart discussion.
Inquisitive about his father’s inability to stand on his feet, Richard directly inquired about the reason. Ayefele, driven by curiosity, shared that he had been in an accident.
Persistently curious, young Richard continued to seek more information. The singer then elaborated, explaining that it was an auto crash that occurred during the festive season on December 12, 1997.
Remaining intrigued by the details of the car accident, Little Richard, along with other children, listened attentively as Yinka described how he had been driving on a slippery road. His car somersaulted six times before landing in a deep pit within a bush.
Ayefele recounted how Good Samaritans came to his aid and promptly transported him to the hospital.
He mentioned undergoing additional treatment in London to enhance his recovery. In the course of their conversation, Ayefele observed his son’s worry and reassured him, affirming that he would recover well and expressing confidence that he would regain the ability to walk someday.
In the video, Ayefele shared that his son motivated him to attempt standing up from his wheelchair and participate in exercises to support his recovery and regain the capacity to walk.
On December 12, 1997, Ayefele experienced a car accident that resulted in spinal cord damage, leading to his reliance on a wheelchair.
In 2019, the singer and his wife, Temitope, celebrated the arrival of their set of triplets.