Soon, the wheel of destiny caught up with a karmic past, turning full cycle in Alagbado, a suburb of Lagos State.
Browsing: Ebenezer Obey
Little wonder life is a struggle between fate and destiny. Fate is one-way; destiny is itinerant.
President Buhari affirms the influence of Obey, known as “Chief Commander”, on the blossoming Nigerian musical industry since he started out at 15 years, bringing a fusion of juju and highlife into a musical band , International Brothers, in 1964, metamorphosing to “International Reformers” in the 70’s.
Obey revealed his dream as he clocks 80 today in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Lagos.
The President in a press statement signed Saturday by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Femi Adeshina pays tribute to the musician, who used his art and skills to fly Nigeria’s flag round the world, bringing joy and merriment to people with his sonorous voice, and didactic songs, for over six decades.
The veteran musician disclosed these while featuring on a weekly radio show, Parrot Xtra Hour on Radio, anchored by Olayinka Agboola and broadcast live on the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State Oluyole 98.5 FM, Ibadan, the state capital, on Monday
Obey popularly known as “Chief Commander” made the call during a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria.
Obey dispelled the death news in a video made available by his son, Lanre
Some Nigerian celebrities took to their instagram handles on Friday to celebrate Nigerian legendary Juju musician, Ebenezer Obey, who clocked 78 on April 3.
Esho gave the commendation while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos
Obey gave the advice during the press briefing for Ariya Eko musical festival held at National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.
This annual event is regarded as the biggest gathering of Twins, multiple births in Nigeria, including lovers of twins and families.
Obey in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday described the festival as unique and a symbol of peace.
Tagged: “Hi-Impact Praise Blast,” the free show event, which kicks off by 5pm till the following day, will have in attendance three choirs, 12 bands and two legends thrilling the audience with sonorous music that promises to leave a lasting impression on the guests expected at the event
This follows the conferment on him by Olabisi Onabanjo University the title of Professor of Music
There is no doubt that Chief Commander is a “Change Agent” himself. He has designated Governor Rauf Aregbesola as an “Agent of Change” who has enhanced the cause of humanity with his progressive education policies that brought tremendous human development in the last three and half years
The great music icons to be inducted include Dan Maraya Jos, Maman Shetta, Commander Ebenezer Obey, King Sunny Ade, Sir Shina Peters, Sir Victor Olaiya,Victor Uwaifo, Bright Chemezie, Chief Oliver De Couque, I.K. Dairo, Chief Eddy Okonta, Chief Osita Osadebe, Prince Nico Nbanga, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, and Orlando Owoh
The source said Obey hardly comes to the place as it is managed by one of his children