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| Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey the Celebrant @ 75 |
Today Monday
3rd of April, Ogun State (South West Nigeria) will honor one of
Nigeria’s and Africa’s legendary music icon and Professor Emeritus, Chief Commander Evangelist Ebenezer Obey
Fabiyi (MFR) who will be turning 75
this morning.
3rd of April, Ogun State (South West Nigeria) will honor one of
Nigeria’s and Africa’s legendary music icon and Professor Emeritus, Chief Commander Evangelist Ebenezer Obey
Fabiyi (MFR) who will be turning 75
this morning.
Obey, a Juju
Music legend of over 5 decades was born at Lagos Mercy Street Hospital
(Now Island Maternity Hospital) on Friday, April 3rd, 1942 and had
his early year raise at Idogo town
near Abeokuta in Ogun State. He is the second child of two kids (A lady and a man)
born by his carpenter father and fabric merchant mother.
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| The Icon with an admirer on stage |
He has
released uncountable musical works which are presently selling across the
world. His musical works are full of life experiences, sermons on marriage,
co-habitation, love, peace and kindness. Few years back, he was honored as a
visiting professor and Professor Emeritus to Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye—Ogun State.
released uncountable musical works which are presently selling across the
world. His musical works are full of life experiences, sermons on marriage,
co-habitation, love, peace and kindness. Few years back, he was honored as a
visiting professor and Professor Emeritus to Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye—Ogun State.
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| His Work Formula 0-1-0 |
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| His Work Eto Igbeyawo or What God has joined together |
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| His Work Oluwa Ni Oluso Aguntan Mi |
His birthday
Anniversary will start with an interdenominational church service at Chapel of
Christ The Glorious King (CCGK), Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta from the hour of 10am to 12
noon. Eminent Nigerian Preachers and Men of God are expected to grace the
service and pay tribute to Obey who
is equally an evangelist and founder of Decross
International Ministries, Worldwide.
Anniversary will start with an interdenominational church service at Chapel of
Christ The Glorious King (CCGK), Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta from the hour of 10am to 12
noon. Eminent Nigerian Preachers and Men of God are expected to grace the
service and pay tribute to Obey who
is equally an evangelist and founder of Decross
International Ministries, Worldwide.
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| Chief Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR, Father of the Day |
The Ogun State Governor, His Excellency, Senator Ibikunle Amosun FCA, CON will
later lead eminent Nigerians to Obasanjo
Presidential Library, Abeokuta
where the official launching of Ebenezer
Obey Music Foundation will be launched. The chief launcher is pools magnate
and real estate merchant, Sir Adebukola
Adebutu Kessinghton, CON, KJW.
later lead eminent Nigerians to Obasanjo
Presidential Library, Abeokuta
where the official launching of Ebenezer
Obey Music Foundation will be launched. The chief launcher is pools magnate
and real estate merchant, Sir Adebukola
Adebutu Kessinghton, CON, KJW.
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| Governor Ibikunle Amosun FCA, CON, Host |
Father of
the day is elder statesman and former President of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo
GCFR.
the day is elder statesman and former President of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo
GCFR.
Speaking
about the celebrant through a press release obtained by Asabeafrika, Governor
Ibikunle Amosun congratulated the Juju Music maestro, multi-talented
entertainer and gospel music exponent, Obey, describing him as one of the
greatest ambassadors of the state in the entire world.
about the celebrant through a press release obtained by Asabeafrika, Governor
Ibikunle Amosun congratulated the Juju Music maestro, multi-talented
entertainer and gospel music exponent, Obey, describing him as one of the
greatest ambassadors of the state in the entire world.
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| Chief Launcher, Sir Adebutu Kessinghton aka Baba Ijebu |
Governor Amosun who was very filled with enthusiasm
while delivering his goodwill message to the musician said “the occasion of your birthday is an opportunity to reflect on the
profound impact you have made, not just on your generation but on several
generations coming behind you through the instrumentality of music”
while delivering his goodwill message to the musician said “the occasion of your birthday is an opportunity to reflect on the
profound impact you have made, not just on your generation but on several
generations coming behind you through the instrumentality of music”
The Governor
described the Juju music maestro as “One
of the living icons of Ogun State and one of those individuals who have used
their talents to place the name of Nigeria on the global map for positive
reasons”.
described the Juju music maestro as “One
of the living icons of Ogun State and one of those individuals who have used
their talents to place the name of Nigeria on the global map for positive
reasons”.
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| The Commander, his crafted effigy and the GDA |
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| The Commander of Music with his crafted effigy given to him by his children |
Governor Amosun said Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi is one of those Ogun indigenes that are making the state and indeed the whole of Nigeria proud. Hear him “In addition to the Juju Music genre in which you have created a
permanent niche for yourself, your foray into gospel music was also an instant
success” the Governor noted.
permanent niche for yourself, your foray into gospel music was also an instant
success” the Governor noted.
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| Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey Fabiyi in Action |
Governor Amosun added, “as you turn 75, I can only pray that the Almighty God continues to
bless you with good health and sound mind so that you can keep being a blessing
to your fans in Nigeria and all over the world”.
bless you with good health and sound mind so that you can keep being a blessing
to your fans in Nigeria and all over the world”.
The
launching of Ebenezer Obey Music Foundation will take place at 1pm.
launching of Ebenezer Obey Music Foundation will take place at 1pm.
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| Even Royalties honor his talent |
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| The Commander of Music, always in charge of his tune and lyrics |
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| Professor Emeritus Ebenezer Obey being honored by admirers for his showers of praise |
