There was tension in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Friday evening after a fire broke out at the Music House, a popular business complex owned by gospel singer Yinka Ayefele.

The building, which hosts Ayefele’s Merry Makers’ Band, Tiwantiwa Radio, Blast FM, and the widely followed Fresh FM, was thrown into chaos around 7:30 pm when the blaze erupted, disrupting live broadcasts and other activities.

An eyewitness, Samuel Ibikunle, who was among the first to raise an alarm, appealed for urgent help:

“Fresh FM is currently on fire! We urgently need the Fire Service to respond immediately. Please spread the word and alert the nearest station.”

Confirming the incident, the Oyo State Fire Service boss, Rev. Akinyemi Akinyinka, said firefighters had been swiftly deployed and were battling to bring the flames under control.

As at the time of this report, the cause of the fire and the extent of damage remain unknown.

The Music House is a hub for entertainment and broadcasting in Ibadan, making the fire a worrying development for staff, listeners, and fans of the Fresh FM brand.