Nigeria, Aug. 16 -- The head office of Fresh FM Nigeria at Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State, was badly damaged by fire on Friday, August 15, leaving key broadcasting facilities in ruins.

The building, known as Music House, belongs to gospel musician Dr. Yinka Ayefele. It houses several of his businesses, including Fresh 105.9 FM, Blast 98.3 FM, the Merry Makers' Band, and Tiwantiwa Radio.

According to a statement released by Samson Akindele, Group Head of Corporate Affairs for Fresh FM Nigeria and Yinka Ayefele Limited, the fire started around 7:30 p.m. and quickly spread through major sections of the complex.

"The studios of Fresh 105.9 FM and Blast 98.3 FM were badly burnt, along with adjoining offices such as the newsroom, the transmitt...