Mr Yemi Awolola was born in The UK to parents from Nigeria and Jamaica.

He attended both primary and secondary  school in Nigeria and later went on to do  Diploma in Health and Physical Education at the famous University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Eastern Nigeria.

He later returned to the Uk and did a certificate in Sports and Leisure Management at the Brunel University.

Mr Awolola is also a qualified plumber and set up an initiative called “Fair price plumbing and heating LTD” and a committee member for The Enfield Gospel Festival

He taught in Sunday School for over 10 years and also once ran a youth club.

He is also a qualified Football Coach and set up the Football Club of Riverside.

Mr Awolola joined the Christians People Alliance and stood for the last European elections.

He is now standing for Member of Parliament for Enfield North in the next forthcoming elections in May 2015