David Oyedepo Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Net Worth, Parents, Ministries, House, Messages

Biography

David Olaniyi Oyedepo is a renowned Nigerian preacher, author, and businessman, born on September 27, 1954, in Osogbo, Nigeria.

He is the founder and presiding bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners’ Chapel, one of Africa’s largest and most influential megachurches, headquartered in Ota, Ogun State.

Oyedepo established the church in 1983 after claiming a divine vision, emphasizing faith, prosperity, and empowerment. He has authored numerous books on Christian living and leadership.

Oyedepo also founded Covenant University and Landmark University, contributing to education in Nigeria. Known for his dynamic preaching and philanthropy, he is a prominent figure in global Pentecostalism.

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Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	shokoya
Stage Name:	shokoya
Born:	27 September 1954 (age 70 years old)
Place of Birth:	Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
State Of Origin:	Ogun
Nationality:	Nigerian
Education:	Kwara State Polytechnic
Height:	N/A
Parents:	Ibrahim Oyedepo, Dorcas Oyedepo
Siblings:	N/A
Spouse:	Faith Abiola Oyedepo (m. 1982)
Girlfriend • Partner:	Not Dating
Children:	Joyce Oyedepo, David Oyedepo Jnr., Isaac Oyedepo, Love Oyedepo
Occupation:	Actress • TV Personality
Net Worth:	million-$200 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

David Olaniyi Oyedepo was born on September 27, 1954, in Osogbo, a city in what is now Osun State, Nigeria. He hails from the Yoruba ethnic group, one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria.

Oyedepo was raised in a mixed religious household; his father, Ibrahim Oyedepo, was a Muslim healer, while his mother, Dorcas Oyedepo, was a devout Christian and member of the Eternal Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church.

This exposure to both Islam and Christianity shaped his early spiritual environment, though he later embraced Christianity, becoming a prominent figure in Pentecostal Christianity. Oyedepo grew up in a modest family in Omu-Aran, Kwara State, where he spent much of his childhood.

Information about his siblings is limited, but he is known to have grown up with at least one sibling, though specific details about their names or number are not widely documented. His early education began in a local school in Omu-Aran.

Oyedepo showed academic promise and later pursued higher education at Kwara State Polytechnic, where he studied architecture. He graduated with a degree in architecture and briefly worked with the Federal Ministry of Housing in Ilorin before transitioning to full-time ministry.

His educational background in architecture reflects his disciplined and structured approach, which later influenced his leadership in building the vast infrastructure of his ministry, including the Faith Tabernacle in Ota.

Career

David Oyedepo is a highly influential Nigerian preacher, author, and entrepreneur, best known as the founder and presiding bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also called Winners’ Chapel International.

Recognized as one of Africa’s most powerful Pentecostal leaders, Oyedepo has shaped the continent’s religious landscape through his work in ministry, education, publishing, and philanthropy.

Born and raised in Nigeria, Oyedepo studied architecture at Kwara State Polytechnic and briefly worked with the Federal Ministry of Housing in Ilorin. In 1981, he claimed to have received a divine vision calling him to “liberate the world from all oppression of the devil through the preaching of the word of faith.”

This spiritual encounter led him to leave his architectural career and pursue full-time ministry. By 1983, he founded his church in Kaduna, Nigeria, originally named Liberation Faith Hour Ministries. It later became Living Faith Church Worldwide, which quickly grew in influence and reach.

The ministry’s headquarters was eventually relocated to Ota, Ogun State, where the Faith Tabernacle—a 50,000-seat auditorium—was completed in 1999. This massive structure became the centrepiece of Canaanland, a sprawling campus that includes educational institutions, media facilities, administrative buildings, and residential quarters.

Under Oyedepo’s leadership, Winners’ Chapel has expanded to over 60 countries worldwide. His preaching focuses on themes such as faith, prosperity, spiritual empowerment, and biblical principles for success.

Often associated with the Prosperity Gospel, his message has resonated with millions while also generating debate across Christian communities. Regardless of the controversies, his influence has been undeniable, especially in shaping faith-based dialogue in Nigeria and beyond.

Education has been a major part of Oyedepo’s vision. In 2002, he established Covenant University in Ota, known for its academic excellence and strong Christian ethos. He followed this with a stint at Landmark University in 2011, located in Omu-Aran, Kwara State. Both institutions are among Nigeria’s top private universities. He also founded Faith Academy and Kingdom Heritage Model Schools, offering Christian-based primary and secondary education.

Beyond the pulpit and classroom, Oyedepo is a prolific author with over 70 published books on topics ranging from faith and prosperity to prayer, leadership, and personal development. These books, including bestsellers like Understanding Financial Prosperity and The Mandate, are distributed worldwide through Dominion Publishing House, the church’s publishing arm. His teachings also reach global audiences through television broadcasts, streaming services, and Winners’ Chapel’s online platforms.

Oyedepo is also known for his extensive philanthropic work. Through initiatives coordinated by the World Mission Agency, his ministry funds scholarships, healthcare missions, and welfare programs that support underprivileged communities across Africa. As a businessman, he has investments in real estate and other ventures, which have contributed to his status as one of Nigeria’s wealthiest and most prominent pastors.

One of the most anticipated events hosted by Oyedepo each year is Shiloh, a week-long annual spiritual gathering held at Canaanland. The event draws millions of participants both physically and online from across the globe, underscoring his worldwide reach and spiritual influence.

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Personal Life

David Olaniyi Oyedepo was born on September 27, 1954, in Osogbo, Nigeria. He is 70 years old.

Oyedepo is married to Florence Oyedepo, also known as Faith Abiola Oyedepo, whom he wed in 1982. Their marriage has been a cornerstone of his personal and ministerial life, with Faith serving as a co-pastor and key figure in the Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners’ Chapel).

The couple has four children: David Oyedepo Jnr., Isaac Oyedepo, Love Oyedepo, and Joyce Oyedepo. David Jr. and Isaac are pastors, actively involved in the leadership of Winners’ Chapel, with David Jr. serving as the resident pastor of the church’s headquarters in Ota, Nigeria.

Love and Joyce, the daughters, are also engaged in ministry and family-related activities, though less is documented about their public roles. There is no publicly available information on Oyedepo’s height, as he has not shared this detail in interviews or official biographies.

His public persona centers on his ministry, family, and teachings, with no records or credible reports suggesting any romantic relationships outside his marriage.

Net Worth

David Oyedepo, founder and presiding bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners’ Chapel), has an estimated net worth of around $150 million to $200 million.

His wealth stems from multiple sources, including church tithes and offerings, Dominion Publishing House (which has published over 70 of his books), as well as his ownership of Covenant University and Landmark University.

Additional assets include four private jets, luxury properties in Nigeria, London, and the United States, as well as other ventures such as real estate and a water company, Hebron. His financial success has made him one of the wealthiest pastors globally, though it has also sparked controversy.