......I was born in the early sixties to the family of the late Elder Samson Ajilore Ojo and Late Mrs. Obafunke Ojo in Omo Ofe Ilesa Osun State.

 I attended St Mark’s Anglican Primary School Iperindo via Ilesa between 1970-1976/1977,

I lived my primary life with my granddad Late Pa/Elder Titus Amose Oni who brought me to my uncle pastor T.O Oni in Ibadan, Oyo State in 1977.

1979; I joined Christ Apostolic Church Choir Oke-Imole Agbeni, Ibadan Where my talent was discovered by late Pa. E.O Christopher who was then the choir Director of Music and Church Organist, he taught me how to play organ, how to co-ordinate choir, how to compose and arrange hymnals and songs of praises. In his book titled Hymn Tunes of Glory, which he was unable to release till his death,

I composed more than four hymnal tunes in his book.

In 1978, I formed 3stars gospel band and later changed the name to Gospel Proclaimer’s Band in 1988. I have performed in various part of the country.

In 1983, I met Uncle Wole Adetiran, founder and proprietor of Chamber Music School, which I was one of the Foundation students and he was then the head of Music Department, Ibadan Polytechnic. He taught me the rudiment and theory of music to a notable standard, this I’m enjoying till today.

Studio Experience: My first session in the studio was recorded at Iyanda Records in Ibadan in 1979 as a conga player and percussionist.

In 1991, I came to Lagos for audition to join the band of Admiral Dele Abiodun and his Top Hitters Band, which I was short, listed. This intelligent chairman {Admiral Dele Abiodun} gave me opportunities to excel in my studio performances and that is why he remains the best boss I have ever known in my life.

To the glory of God, I have performed in over 100 hit albums all over Nigeria from-- Gospel to Juju to Fuji to Ikwokirikwo, Soukous and highlife music.

I have participated and contributed to the albums of Admiral Dele Abiodun, Late Chief IK Dairo,  King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, Alhaji Kollington Ayinla, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma Wonder, Abass Akande Obesere, Sir Shina Peters,  Late Ade Olusayo, Queen Salawa Abeni, Pastor Ayewa J.A Adelakun, late Evang. Bayo Adegboyega, Evang. Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, Musiliu Haruna Ishola, Saura, Aroworehin Aare Shina Akanni, Odada King Mayor Gbenga Adewusi BAYOWA, Omo gba Feeder Asimiyu Ajebori, Sefiu Alao omo oko, Rasheed Ayinde Merengue, Imo Nan To Neo Fuji-late Sunny T. Adesokan, Adewale Ayuba, Stella Yamaha, Kingsley Ogunde, Evangelist Remi Aderoju, Rev. King Solomon, Rev. Late Rev. Isaac Amanda, Good women choir Ibadan, late Rev Elijah Akinnade Lion of Judah. . . . . . . . . . just to mention few.

I crossed over to UK and started my musical journey in 1995 December. I kick started at Nigeria Palace Restaurant Owned and managed by Chief and Mrs D.N. Okonkwo & Mr Femi Onamusi of Buka Restaurant who believe in my talent. My own type of music is a modern juju that combines the rhythms of highlife, modern jazz, blues, Fuji, Apala, Dundun/Sekere and African Folk in a moderate tempo {moderato} Typically tagged as JELENKE MUSIC. (now Jelenke up-tempo)

Therefore; Diya Ojo and his Africa Rhythmers band was born in 1995.

My first two CD albums titled Millennium Buzz and mind the Gap were released in November 14 1999.

Diya Ojo is an active member of Musician’s Union UK.

Diya Ojo Music Elite Klub {DOME Klub} was established in the year 2000.

Diya Ojo Music organisation organized a dinner/dance tagged Couple’s night, it was a success not just in terms of money but the idea of re-building so-many houses that are maritally in crisis and to create an atmosphere for couples that have no opportunity of going out together, it was first of its kind within our community in United Kingdom.

2003, I released my third album titled “Sound Of Time”

 I performed my ever first mainstream concert at the Purcell Room of The Royal Festival Hall, South Bank, London on the third of March 2004 courtesy Joyful Noise Promotions. It was a great experience and great turn out.

2006; I released my prayer songs album titled “The Lord Is On my Side”.

In 2007, I together with other pioneers formed Nigeria Performing Artistes UK to propagate, promote and remould the dented

Nigeria name through African music, art and culture. To the glory of God,

I have been performing live music within our community in and out of UK and perform many mainstream concert till date.

We are the busiest Nigeria artiste in UK till now, you may come round and cross check our past and present diaries for verification.

All glory to God the giver of life and talents.

MAJOR COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION-WIDE AWARDS:

01: AFRO HOLLYWOOD RECOGNITION AWARDS 1999.

02: OUTSTANDING JUJU PERFORMER; LORDS PROMOTION INT’L’S AEPEG AWARDS 2006:-

03: UK INDEGENOUS ARTISTES OF THE YEAR: NMA AWARDS UK 2006:

04: BEST ARTISTES OF THE DECADE IN DIASPORA; NMA ABUJA 2007.

05: SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD: ZAFAA AWARD 2009.

06: MAESTRO SUPREMO DE LA MUSICA JUJU, USA 2014 SKY POWER ENERGY CORPORATION: and many churches and associations awards.

 I was elected as the first president of Nigeria Performing Artistes UK (N) on the 2nd of July 2008.

CHARITY:

At present I’m supporting about ten different charity organizations, to mention few are Unicef, Action Aid, IFAW, NSPCC, Everychild, World Villages for Children, British Red Cross and so on; soon I will like to register my own organization in aids of unprivileged children in most part of Africa.

I count my blessings and I give glory to God Almighty.