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SEGUN OLUWAYOMI Tells City People
Over the years, Music Minister Segun Oluwayomi, popularly known as Omo Arugbo ojo has remained a voice to reckon with in Gospel Music. He is an award-winning renowned Gospel saxophonist and a vocalist. He studied music at Obafemi Awolowo University, one of Nigeria’s outstanding and prestigious universities. Segun started music by interest and has developed himself tremendously.
He’s the Convener of Alujo hymns fusion, a program that is known all over the world. He recently celebrated its 300th episode.
In this interview with Head of City People TV, SUNDAY ADIGUN, Segun Oluwayomi reveals the successes and challenges experienced from when he started the program 6 years ago. Excerpts.
300 episodes is a massive achievement. Looking back, what is the single most memorable testimony you’ve received from a viewer during this journey?
One testimony still humbles me till this day. A woman was listening in during a live broadcast from the radio. She had been scheduled for surgery due to advanced cancer. While AlujoHymn Fusion was playing in the background, she said she felt an unusual heat and peace. She went for another medical check days later, and the doctors could not find the cancer again. What humbled me wasn’t just the healing, but her words: “I wasn’t praying, I was just listening and dancing.” That reminded me that this wasn’t just performance; it was God riding on sound. This particular testimony confirmed to me that this assignment is real and weighty.
How has your approach to ‘Alujo’ (danceable praise) evolved since you first started? Is it harder or easier to keep the energy fresh after 300 sessions?
At the beginning, Alujo was mostly about rhythm and excitement. Over time, God refined it. Now it is less about speed and more about substance. I’ve learned that energy doesn’t come from tempo; it comes from the message. Keeping it fresh is not harder when the source is eternal. Ancient wells don’t run dry. What changes is my sensitivity. Each episode demands listening more than playing.
You are widely known as ‘Omo Arugbo Ojo.’ Does that title ever feel like a heavy responsibility, or is it a constant source of inspiration for you?
It is both. Arugbo Ojo doesn’t just depict God as the Ancient of Days; but also talks of His depth and consistency. The responsibility of being referred to as His son is heavy because it reminds me that people are watching not just how I play, but how I live. I’m compelled to stand when trends change. It pushes me to guard my altar, my character, and my doctrine. Inspiration flows from that same weight because oil only flows where pressure is mounted.
Many artists focus on contemporary songs, but you stuck with hymns. What is it about the message of ancient hymns that makes them so compatible with your high-energy style?
Hymns were written by people who suffered deeply yet trusted God fiercely. They carry theology, not vibes. When you fuse that depth with African rhythm, the message begins to resonate even more. Alujo doesn’t reduce the essence of hymns; it reveals them. The energy does not dilute the message; it amplifies it for a generation that listens with their bodies before their ears.
Creativity has its ‘dry seasons.’ What do you do on days when the music isn’t flowing but you still have an episode to record?
I don’t force creativity. I return to obedience. Some days, I prophesy more than I play. When the flow delays, I ask one question: “What are You saying today?” And God begins to speak to me about specific listeners’ situations or a general message that needs to be passed to every listener. Once that is clear, then the sound begins to flow again.
Away from the stage and the studio, what is one thing people would be surprised to learn about the lifestyle of Segun Oluwayomi?
People may be surprised to know how quiet my life is. I value solitude, routine, and family deeply. I am very disciplined with rest, reading Scripture, and reflection. There is no sustainable public fire without private stillness. Noise is not proof of anointing; longevity is.
With 300 episodes in the bag, what is the ‘Big Goal’ for the next phase of your ministry?
Already, AlujoHymn Fusion has begun to outgrow the screen. A final-year student of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) once chose it as her academic project and came into the studio to study the process behind the sound. This was an assurance that the vision is more than a programme; it is a living genre with structure, depth, and lasting impact. The next phase is not expansion for visibility, but preservation for legacy. The goal is to raise sound men and women who understand both altar and artistry. I want AlujoHymn Fusion to become a movement that restores hymns globally, builds believers spiritually, and documents sacred sound for generations unborn. If God allows, the work should outlive me.
Three hundred episodes is not a finish line. It is a witness that grace sustains those who stay faithful.
For viewers and listeners who want to stay connected with AlujoHymn Fusion, where can they watch or listen to the episodes, and what are your official social media platforms they can follow to keep up with your journey?
Viewers and listeners can experience AlujoHymn Fusion with Segun Oluwayomi primarily on YouTube, through the official channel SEGUN OLUWAYOMI TV, where full episodes, live sessions, and special snippets are streamed and archived. This remains the most reliable place to watch the complete, original content.
Beyond YouTube, AlujoHymn Fusion also reaches audiences through radio and television broadcasts SMAILZ RADIO 98.7 FM and ORISUN TV CHANNEL ON STARTIMES.
To stay connected with the journey, updates, and behind-the-scenes moments, followers can find Segun Oluwayomi on major social media platforms, including:
YouTube – SEGUN OLUWAYOMI TV (official home of AlujoHymn Fusion)
Facebook – SEGUN OLUWAYOMI for live interactions, ministry updates, and shared clips.
Instagram – @SEGUN_OLUWAYOMI for short videos, reflections, and visual highlights
TikTok – @SEGUN OLUWAYOMI
brief, impactful praise moments and saxophone expressions
These platforms collectively serve as the official touchpoints to follow the ongoing vision of AlujoHymn Fusion, stay informed about new episodes, and remain connected to the music, message, and ministry as it continues to grow globally.
