[11] Soon after graduation, he won a scholarship to have his PhD programme degree in molecular genetics at the University of Reading, United Kingdom.
[12] Upon his return to Nigeria, Olukoya joined the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Yaba.
The church began in a rented hall on Old Yaba road, Ebute Meta, Lagos, in the early 1990s, but now has branches across Nigeria and abroad.
The church owns a tertiary institution, the Mountain Top University, and a football club, MFM FC.
Olukoya's ministry is influenced by the work of Joseph Ayo Babalola, the founder of the Christ Apostolic Church.
His song, "Oke Nla Sidi", meaning "O ye mountain, be removed" was said to be formed after many years of waiting on the Lord for his son.
[30] A new version and edition of this song was sung and produced by the Lagos State University Department of Music and Arts to honour Olukoya.
[3][5] Highlighted below are some of his songs: In 2012, Olukoya was conferred with his first honorary doctorate degree from the Joseph Ayo Babalola University Osun state, for his contributions to music and religion.