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Adegboyega Adeoye Ogunde, better known professionally as Ade Jones, is a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter and teacher.

Background
Ade Jones, as he is professionally called was born on April 16 in Lagos State to Ijebu parents. His father, Oba Jones Adenola Ogunde was king in Ijebu Itele, and his mother hailed from Odogbolu.

Early life and education
Ade's family moved to Ijebu Itele, after his father's appointment, where Ade was raised. He was educated at Saint John's Primary School, and Itele High School. Ade found an interest in music early in life, when he joined the local Anglican Church choir. In 2002, he enrolled in Political Science at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State. He moved on a scholarship program to Brazil in 2006, where he studied Tourism Management at Instituto Federal de Ciencia e Tecnologia de Pernambuco, and later worked as a teacher.

Music career
His songs are mostly based on the scriptures, and on his life experience. He performs in English, Yoruba and Portuguese. He participated in TV singing competitions during his sojoun in Brazil; "os imitadores" Globo TV in 2010, and "Brazilian Idols" in 2012 respectively. But, Ade's conviction is mainly to glorify God with Christian/Gospel songs.