Timeline
Every milestone of his life, year by year.
1952
Accession — Queen at 25
1952
Born in Iree
Born in Iree, Osun State — third child and first son of Pa Daniel and Esther Omotayo.
1953
First television — Life with Elizabeth
1953
Coronation at Westminster Abbey
1976
Born in Anderson, South Carolina
1977
Served with ECWA Production Ltd. (Challenge Bookshops)
Served over ten years with ECWA Production Ltd., owners of Challenge Bookshops, including more than five years as Branch Manager at the Head Office branch, Lagos.
1977
Born Again
Gave his life to Christ under the ministry of Deeper Christian Life.
1977
Baptised in the Holy Spirit
Received the baptism of the Holy Spirit at the Deeper Life December Retreat, Onitsha.
1978
Baptised by Water Immersion
Received water baptism by full immersion.
1978
Deeper Life December Retreat
Attended the historic Deeper Life December Retreat at Ilorin.
1985
Married Rebecca Bosede Omotayo
Married Rebecca Bosede Omotayo at the Deeper Christian Life Bible Church.
1985
The Golden Girls — Rose Nylund
1986
Deborah Was Born
His first child, Deborah Agbetoke, came into the world.
1987
Founded Tayo Aderemi Jubilee Enterprises (TAJE)
Registered his own company — Tayo Aderemi Jubilee (Nig.) Enterprises, "TAJE" — distributing Christian literature, Bibles, and related items.
1987
Stephen Was Born
His first son, Stephen Omotayo, was born.
1990
Jeremiah Was Born
Jeremiah Omotayo was born, the third of his children.
1995
Proposed Nigerian Distributorship to A. Beka Book
Wrote to A. Beka Book (Pensacola, FL) proposing to become their Nigerian distributor, while also planning to incorporate Divine Options Ltd.
1995
Applied to Christ the Redeemer's Ministries School of Deliverance
Applied to the School of Deliverance in Lagos; worshipping at Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries and active in God's Violent Army (Crisis Intercessors).
1996
Drafted to the NBA — straight from high school
2000
The Twins Were Born
Paul Taiwo and Daniel Kehinde arrived together — twin sons who doubled the joy in the household.
2003
Hannah Was Born
Hannah Idowu Omotayo was born, the fifth and youngest of his children.
2006
81 points — a night that still feels unreal
2013
Breakthrough — 42
2016
Farewell: 60 points and Dear Basketball
2018
Stephen's Wedding
Celebrated the wedding of his son, Stephen, to Tofunmi.
2018
Wakanda Forever — Black Panther
2019
Became a Grandfather
Welcomed his first grandchild — a new generation carrying the family forward.
2020
Established Gospel Light Evangelical Ministries
Established Gospel Light Evangelical Ministries and served as its senior pastor.
2020
Final bow
2021
Deborah's Wedding
Celebrated the wedding of his firstborn, Deborah, to Samuel Agbetoke.
2021
100th birthday on screen
2022
Platinum Jubilee
2022
Jeremiah’s Wedding
Celebrated the wedding of his son, Jeremiah to Elizabeth, in Abuja.
2025
Passed On to Glory
Passed on to glory, his earthly assignment complete.
2025
Laid to Rest
Laid to rest at the Memorial Garden, Redemption Camp, Simawa.