Does Ebenezer Obey die?

Does Ebenezer Obey die?

Last weekend, the social media space went agog with false reports that veteran Nigerian musician and renowned evangelist Chief Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi had died in London. Several blogs had reports of the unconfirmed news that turned out false.

How old is Ebenezer Obey now?

79 years (April 3, 1942)
Ebenezer Obey/Age
Juju music legend, Chief Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, is 79 today, April 3. Obey, whose professional career as a musician began in the mid-1950s, has chosen to celebrate his birthday moderately.

When was Ebenezer born?

April 3, 1942 (age 79 years)
Ebenezer Obey/Date of birth
Born on April 3, 1942, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey Fabiyi, known by the stage name “Chief Commander,” is a 78-year-old Nigerian musician, songwriter, bandleader, and public figure.

Where is Ebenezer Obey from?

Idogo, Nigeria
Ebenezer Obey/Place of birth

How old was Ebenezer Obey’s wife when she died?

His wife, known as Lady Evangelist Juliana Obey-Fabiyi, died at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital on 23 August 2011, aged 67. They have several children and grand children. 1966 Awolowo Babawa Tide b/w Oluwa Niagbara Emi Mi*Palongo b/w Teti Ko Gboro Kan*Oro Miko Lenso b/w Orin Ajinde*Late Justice Olumide Omololu b/w Iyawo Ti Mo Ko Fe

What kind of ethnicity is Ebenezer Obey of?

Obey is of an Egba – Yoruba ethnic background. He is of the Owu subgroup of the Egba. He began his professional career in the mid-1950s after moving to Lagos. After tutelage under Fatai Rolling-Dollar’s band, he formed a band called The International Brothers in 1964, playing highlife – jùjú fusion.

What kind of music does Ebenezer Obey sing?

Obey’s musical strengths lie in weaving intricate Yoruba axioms into dance-floor compositions. As is characteristic of Nigerian Yoruba social-circle music, the Inter-Reformers band excel in praise-singing for rich Nigerian socialites and business tycoons.

What was the name of John Obey’s wife?

Obey married Juliana Olaide Olufade in 1963. His wife, known as Lady Evangelist Juliana Obey-Fabiyi, died at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital on 23 August 2011, aged 67. They have several children and grand children.

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