{
  "id": 18820158,
  "title": "Jimmy Odukoya: Love After the Storm",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/jimmy-odukoya-love-after-the-storm",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T00:16:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/08/jimmy-odukoya-love-after-the-storm/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a remarkable turn of events, Pastor Jimmy Odukoya, senior pastor of The Fountain of Life Church in Lagos, Nigeria, recently announced his marriage to Mo Jasyme, previously known as Mo Odukoya. The news captured the attention of many as it came on the heels of Odukoya's Instagram post on October 31, 2026, featuring a picture of two hands with wedding rings, captioned \"To New Beginnings.\"\n\nUpon learning of the news, Odukoya joyfully called Mo to the altar at the church in Ilupeju, Lagos, where she was introduced as Pastor Mo Odukoya, the new first lady of the church. The congregation responded with joyous applause. The wedding itself took place in the United States, and the introduction in Lagos followed the ceremony.\n\nThe announcement drew significant attention due to Odukoya's prominent position within the Christian community. Odukoya recounted to the congregation that he had carried his pastoral leadership responsibilities alone since his father's death. He emphasized that he had found his \"bone of my bone\" in Mo.\n\nHis wife, Mo Odukoya, is the daughter of Reverend Titus Theophilus Daniel and Reverend Mrs. Bolaji Daniel. She is a designer and creative entrepreneur respected in Christian creative circles for her contributions to various artistic projects. Notably, Mo was once married to Mosadoluwa Adegboye, a British-Nigerian gospel producer and singer known as itsMOSA. Additionally, Mo is an avid supporter of Manchester United, the renowned English football club.\n\nTurning to Odukoya's own marital history, it is revealed that he is now in his second marriage. His first union was to Oluwakemi Folashade Banjoko, commonly known as Kemi Odukoya, which took place in March 2013 in England. The couple has two children together, but they are now separated. Despite the end of his previous marriage, Odukoya finds himself in a renewed state of love with Mo by his side, and together, they embark on a new journey.",
  "summary": "Wonders shall never end. The same is true for love and marriage. It is within this beautiful mix that we find Pastor Jimmy Odukoya, senior pastor of The Fountain of",
  "key_points": [
    "Pastor Jimmy Odukoya marries Mo Jasyme in U.S. church ceremony.",
    "Mo Odukoya is designer, creative entrepreneur, ex-wife of Mosadoluwa Adegboye.",
    "Odukoya's first marriage to Kemi Odukoya ended in 2013 with two children."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Odukoya’s second marriage provides a new partner for his leadership role, signaling a personal and ministerial transition for the prominent Lagos pastor following the end of his previous union.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}