Esther Abimbola Ajayi was born on 2 April 1963, which makes her 62 years old. She was born in Mushin, Lagos State, Nigeria, and that is why she is commonly linked to Lagos as her state of origin.
People all over know her as a clergywoman, a prophetess, and a philanthropist. She is the leader, founder, and general overseer of Love of Christ Generation Church (C & S), sometimes called the Cathedral of Love of Christ Generation, with ministries in Nigeria and the UK.
The church in Nigeria is located at Water Corporation Drive, off Ligali Ayorinde Street (after Landmark Tower), Victoria Island — Victoria Island Extension, Lagos, Nigeria.
Early Life and Personal Background
Her childhood as a little girl growing up in a Christian family in Mushin, Esther Ajayi had her early schooling in Lagos. Those who know her say she grew up inside the Cherubim & Seraphim and Celestial white-garment church traditions.
As she got older, she moved fully into ministry and began doing charitable work. When she studied, she completed tertiary theological study and earned a BA in Biblical Theology at Faith Bible College in Sango-Otta.
Later, she was involved in charitable work through the NGO Esther Abimbola Foundation.
Names and Titles
Let us understand her different names and titles without getting confused. There are lots of ways people call her, and they all mean different things, but they point to the same person. Her full name is Esther Abimbola Ajayi — it has her first name, middle name, and her family name. Sometimes, people just shorten it to Esther Ajayi or keep it as Esther Abimbola Ajayi. That’s the simple or standard way of saying her name without all the titles.
When people want to show respect for her position in the church, they call her Rev. Mother Esther Ajayi or Rev. Mother Esther Abimbola Ajayi. This is a special title that tells you she is a leader in her church and a senior clergy member.
In Nigerian culture and her religious community, she is also known as Mother Esther Ajayi or Iya Adura Esther Ajayi. The name Iya Adura is Yoruba, and it literally means “mother of prayer,” showing that she is someone people go to for spiritual guidance and prayer.
Sometimes, people call her Prophetess Esther Ajayi or Pastor Esther Ajayi. These are less common, but they are used by supporters or the media to talk about her pastoral work or her prayerful role.
So whether you see Esther Abimbola Ajayi, Iya Adura Esther Ajayi, Rev. Mother Esther Ajayi, or even Prophetess Esther Ajayi, it’s still talking about her.
Family Life: Marriage, Husband, Children
People who know about her say she is married, and have mentioned her husband as Rev. Dr. Ademuyiwa Ajayi. They married in 1984 and have been together a very long time, appearing together publicly at church and social events where they are often seen side by side.
Her husband, Rev. Ademuyiwa Ajayi, has described her as a devoted wife and dedicated mother. The couple have four biological children—two sons and two daughters—and they have also adopted a daughter. Some social posts and church pages show family photos and event appearances with their children.
When she reached her 60th birthday in April 2023, the celebrations were covered in national papers and appeared on the church’s social media. Her children presented gifts to her at the celebration. Nigerians speak of her kindness and the work she does for others, which has made her well known.
If you look for her on English-language Wikipedia, you will not find a page. Instead, there is a Yoruba-language Wikipedia entry and a Wikidata item that share the same main facts, such as her birthdate and her role. Most of the biography information found online comes from Nigerian news sites, church pages, and social media rather than one official encyclopedia page.
How Did Esther Ajayi Meet Her Husband?
Rev. Esther Ajayi’s early education began at St. Michael’s Catholic School in Mushin, where she was baptised before gaining admission to Ikeja Senior Grammar School in 1974.
She met Reverend (Dr.) Ademuyiwa Amuwaoluwa Ajayi at this school in November 1974. They first spoke outside the principal, Mrs. Majekodunmi’s office while she awaited her Common Entrance Examination result for Class 1 and he prepared to join Class 2. Once she was admitted, they became close friends. Although she lived in Mushin and he in Ebute Metta with his mother, Madam Omotunde Ajoke Sulu, they were inseparable.
At home, she often spoke of the “adorable and nice Brother Muyiwa” and even composed a song about him. She visited his home frequently and when she invited him to her own home, her “very big family” gathered to meet the boy she always mentioned.
Esther was in Class 4 when he graduated, yet they stayed close while seeking university admission. She later moved to Ibadan for Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) training, serving as “secretary” on the programme Toko Taya (Husband and Wife) and becoming a “new star on the horizon.”
At NTA she resisted persistent advances from superiors offering lucrative jobs and fame. Refusing to compromise her commitment to Ademuyiwa, she resigned and returned to Lagos.
When Abimbola became pregnant, marriage followed. In line with Yoruba custom, Ademuyiwa’s family wrote formally to the Irawos seeking permission, which was granted.
They married in 1984. They lived in a single room in his mother’s house at Ebute Metta, supported by both families as neither yet had a job and she was pregnant.
Their first son, Emmanuel Adewunmi, was born on 4 June 1984. Soon after, he secured work as a computer operator at Nigerian Telecommunications (NET), later NITEL, and her own employment followed.
Esther Ajayi Net Worth
As one of the richest women pastors in Nigeria, Esther Ajayi has had her net worth estimated by various media over the years, though no official records or audits confirm the figures. In 2021, sites like Buzz Nigeria and Gistlover placed her wealth between 20 and 50 million US dollars, while News Week Nigeria suggested it was over 40 million, and TheCityCeleb gave a single estimate of 40 million. Up to 2022, most reports continued citing the 20–50 million range.
A 2023 profile on rubypowerslaw.com estimated her net worth at around 5 million, significantly lower than earlier figures. For 2024 and 2025, there are no verified reports on her actual net worth.
Her wealth comes from Love Of Christ Generation Church, past business ventures, real estate investments, donations, and tithes. She is also known for her charity work and large church projects in Lagos.
She is also known for her philanthropy, including funding scholarships for over 100 Nigerian youths in 2024.
Private Jet
There is uncertainty over whether Esther Ajayi owns a private jet. Some articles claim she bought one herself, showing pictures of her on or near a plane that looks like a Challenger 10 or 12‑seater, with captions like “It’s our time to fly,” and suggesting high maintenance costs and a large net worth—but these claims lack solid evidence.
Esther Ajayi has publicly denied owning a jet. She confirmed she has used private jets for gospel trips but stated that no plane is registered under her name and that she has no immediate plans to own one.