The General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Dr. Daniel Olukoya, and his wife, Pastor Folashade Olukoya, have melted hearts online by sharing the intimate details of how they first met and fell in love in the 1980s. The couple's heartfelt account, given in a video interview posted on Dr. Olukoya's verified Instagram page on Saturday, December 28, 2025, highlights a bond forged by shared faith and a mutual passion for spiritual music.
A Divine Connection Through Music
The initial spark between the now-power couple was ignited through church music. Dr. Olukoya explained that in his younger years, he was an avid collector and teacher of Negro Spirituals. He frequently taught these soulful hymns to various church choirs across Lagos.
"I happened to teach the choir of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Headquarters in Lagos Negro Spirituals," he recounted. Unbeknownst to him at the time, a young Folashade was a dedicated member of that very choir. The future Mrs. Olukoya shared his deep enthusiasm for the genre, creating an immediate point of connection. "She was a member of that choir, and she loved Negro Spirituals," Dr. Olukoya fondly recalled.
From Choir Practice to Courtship
Their connection deepened after Dr. Olukoya returned from abroad, where he had completed his PhD studies. Upon his return, he began organizing revival meetings focused on young people. Pastor Folashade, drawn to these Holy Spirit-led gatherings, regularly attended, which allowed their relationship to grow beyond the choir loft.
The pivotal moment came when Dr. Olukoya received a clear spiritual revelation that Folashade was to be his wife. Acting on this divine guidance, he proposed to her. Rather than giving an immediate answer, Pastor Folashade demonstrated her own deep spiritual conviction. "She went to pray, went on a three-day dry fast and came back with a positive answer," Dr. Olukoya revealed, underscoring the profound faith that has underpinned their union from the very beginning.
With her confirmation secured, Dr. Olukoya sought and received his father's blessing for the relationship. "My father also came back with a positive answer, and we started courting," he stated, marking the official start of their journey toward marriage.
The Foundation of Their Lasting Union
Reflecting on the core of their relationship, Dr. Olukoya pinpointed two inseparable elements. "What really drew us together is the love for God and the love for music to glorify the name of the Lord," he affirmed. This shared foundation of faith and worship has clearly been the bedrock of their decades-long marriage and ministry partnership.
The touching video interview quickly went viral, trending on social media platforms and drawing an outpouring of affectionate reactions from followers and well-wishers. Many commenters praised the couple's humility, genuine love, and enduring example.
One user, she_is_her_kind, shared a personal testimony, recalling encounters with Dr. Olukoya at an airport: "I have met this man couple of times at the airport so down to earth... One time, he was helping a woman who had I think two babies to hold one at the boarding gate. Omoh, this man is humble soooo humble."
Another user, oxfordbridgetours, commented on the palpable affection, writing, "Mummy smile is making me blush too... this love is pure and beautiful." The overwhelming sentiment online was one of inspiration and admiration for a love story that remains firmly centered on God.
