Nomthi Odukoya: Everything to know about Pastor Taiwo Odukoya’s late wife
Nomthi Odukoya: All you need to learn about Pastor Taiwo Odukoya’s deceased spouse
On Tuesday, 9th November 2021, news spread rapidly on and off social media regarding the demise of Nomthi Odukoya, who was the partner of the senior pastor of the Fountain of Life Church, Pastor Taiwo.
The reports indicated that Nomthi Odukoya succumbed after a two-year battle with cancer. The announcement of her passing was made known by the church along with her husband, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya.
In the wake of the announcement, notable individuals from within and outside Nigeria took to various platforms to express their condolences and send messages of sympathy to the family.
Nomthi Odukoya was originally from South Africa and gained recognition after marrying NigerianPastor Taiwo Odukoya.
For further information on Nomthi Odukoya, keep reading this article.
Profile Overview
Birth name
Rosemary Simangele Zulu
Also known as
Nomthi Odukoya
Gender
Female
Date of birth
1974
Age
47 years old
Date of death
9th November 2021
Place of birth
South Africa
Nationality
South African
Marital status
Married to Pastor Taiwo Odukoya (2010 to 2021)
Children
Timilehin and Jomiloju
Nomthi Odukoya’s biography
Her original name is Rosemary Simangele Zulu, and she was born in 1974 in South Africa; there is no information available about her parents or siblings.
Nomthi Odukoya was a South African by origin and was 47 years of age at the time of her passing in 2021.
Education
Nomthi Odukoya completed her primary education in South Africa; she attended Natal College of Education from 1996 to 1999. She also earned a Master’s degree from the University of Liverpool.
Career
Nomthi Odukoya, until her demise, was an educator, life coach, author, and senior pastor at the Fountain of LifeChurch.
How Nomthi Odukoya encountered Pastor Taiwo Odukoya
In an interview, Nomthi Odukoya shared that she met Pastor Taiwo Odukoya during a ministry session at Triumphant Church International, London, where she practiced her faith. She mentioned that she didn’t initially pay attention to him, as like every other minister before him, she regarded him as a man of God and found his message captivating, which led her to purchase one of his works titled Home Affairs.
The late Pastor later recounted that after the event, her pastor mentioned that someone was interested in her, but she turned it down as she was then in a relationship; however, that connection eventually fell apart. She informed her pastor, but not right away.
Later, Nomthi Odukoya would encounter Pastor Taiwo Odukoya during his layover in London, and the rest, as they say, is history.
Nomthi Odukoya’s union with Pastor Taiwo Odukoya
The wedding between Nomthi and Taiwo Odukoya was held at the Civic Centre Lagos State in January 2010 with attendees like Bishop Mike Okonkwo, Bishop David Oyedepo, Pastor E.A Adeboye, Pastor Itua Ighodalo, and Pastor Paul Adefarasin present. Their marriage was blessed with two sons named Timileyin and Jomiloju.
