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My mother didn’t believe I could succeed as musician-Ebenezer Obey
Veteran musician, Ebenezer has revealed that his late mother never believed he could succeed as a musician because of her perception of those in the entertainment industry. The 79-year-old musician brought the revelation to light on Sunday during an interactive Zoom session with Toyin Falola, a professor of history. Obey said her mother wanted him…
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Victor Olaiya contributed to the development of the entertainment industry- Obey
Renowned Juju music maestro turned evangelist, Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, has reacted to the death of highlife music legend, Victor Olaiya, who died on Wednesday died at the age of 89. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, Obey said Olaiya lived a life worthy of emulation. He described Olaiya as a good leader,…
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Simi took permission for using my song- Ebenezer Obey
Veteran singer, Ebenezer Obey has stated that sonorous singer, Simi took permission from him before using his evergreen song ‘Aimasiko’. In his words: “I know the right thing to do but I have been so lenient. Some of them don’t take permission but some do. Simi took permission (before using my song) and she showed…
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Musicians must not be competitors, we are all unique- Ebenezer Obey
Veteran Juju music maestro, Ebenezer Obey has urged Nigerian musicians to see themselves as collaborators and not as competitors. Obey made this known during a media parley ahead of Ariya Eko Music Festival. In his words: ”Musicians must not see themselves as competitors because everyone has his or her talent, which is unique to them.…
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Buhari felicitates with Ebenezer Obey at 75
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated multi-talented entertainer and gospel music maestro, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey, ahead of his 75th birthday, which comes up on Monday. Mr Femi Adesina, the president’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, on Sunday in Abuja, said Buhari’s congratulatory message was contained in a letter addressed to the celebrant In the letter…