Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey
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Ebenezer Remilekun Aremu Olasupo Fabiyi, popularly known as Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey, was born in Idogo, Ogun State, Nigeria of Egba-Yoruba ethnic background in April 3, 1942. Many of Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey songs become very popular and trendy online with a great number of streaming and downloads on Boomplay.
Career
Ebenezer's professional career began with his move to Lagos in the mid1950s after being tutored under the Fatai Rolling-Dollar's band. Known for modernizing the sound of Juju by adding the funkiness of Yoruba drumming, more Western-style guitars and drum-kits, and adding multiple talking drums which was unlike what every other Juju musician was doing at the time.
In 1964, he formed his own band, The International Brothers which later metamorphosed into Inter-Reformers in the early-1970s, with a long list of Juju album hits under the West African Decca musical label, they excelled in praise singing for rich Nigerian socialites and business tycoons. They had hit singles, 'Ewa Wowun Ojumi Ri' and 'Olomi Gbo Temi (My Dearest Wife Listen to Me)' which was his debut single. In 1968, he released 'Omo wan n’re soja a fe sokun' which means 'We are crying because our sons are going to war' in a bid to console families whose sons were being conscripted into the army following the Biafran war.
In 1980, Obey enjoyed international acclaim with 'Current Affairs' and in the 1990s, retired into the Nigerian gospel music ministry.
Since his emergence into the music industry, he has released over hundred albums till date.
He formed the Ebenezer Obey Music Foundation Scholarship Scheme (EOMFSS) which was designed to grant scholarship awards to deserving indigenes and music students in various Tertiary institutions. He was the General Overseer of Decross International Ministries.
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Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey Songs
• The Horse, The Man & The Son
• Ota Mi Dehin Lehin Mi
• Ori Mi Koni Buru
• Olomi Gbo Temi
• Yungba Yungba
• Eni Rin Nkan He
• Eda to Mose Okunkun
• Gbe Bemi Oluwa
• Ota Mi Dehin
• Iba
• Edumare Soro Mi Dayo
• E Sa Ma Miliki
• Aimasiko Lo N Damu Eda Medley
• Baba Lo Ran Mi Wa
• Asiko Mi Ti To
• Egba
Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey songs are included in Boomplay music playlists. Search to stream and download Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey songs MP3/ single/ albums on the platform.
Career
Ebenezer's professional career began with his move to Lagos in the mid1950s after being tutored under the Fatai Rolling-Dollar's band. Known for modernizing the sound of Juju by adding the funkiness of Yoruba drumming, more Western-style guitars and drum-kits, and adding multiple talking drums which was unlike what every other Juju musician was doing at the time.
In 1964, he formed his own band, The International Brothers which later metamorphosed into Inter-Reformers in the early-1970s, with a long list of Juju album hits under the West African Decca musical label, they excelled in praise singing for rich Nigerian socialites and business tycoons. They had hit singles, 'Ewa Wowun Ojumi Ri' and 'Olomi Gbo Temi (My Dearest Wife Listen to Me)' which was his debut single. In 1968, he released 'Omo wan n’re soja a fe sokun' which means 'We are crying because our sons are going to war' in a bid to console families whose sons were being conscripted into the army following the Biafran war.
In 1980, Obey enjoyed international acclaim with 'Current Affairs' and in the 1990s, retired into the Nigerian gospel music ministry.
Since his emergence into the music industry, he has released over hundred albums till date.
He formed the Ebenezer Obey Music Foundation Scholarship Scheme (EOMFSS) which was designed to grant scholarship awards to deserving indigenes and music students in various Tertiary institutions. He was the General Overseer of Decross International Ministries.
Follow Boomplay and keep up-to-date with the latest Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey songs and information.
Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey Songs
• The Horse, The Man & The Son
• Ota Mi Dehin Lehin Mi
• Ori Mi Koni Buru
• Olomi Gbo Temi
• Yungba Yungba
• Eni Rin Nkan He
• Eda to Mose Okunkun
• Gbe Bemi Oluwa
• Ota Mi Dehin
• Iba
• Edumare Soro Mi Dayo
• E Sa Ma Miliki
• Aimasiko Lo N Damu Eda Medley
• Baba Lo Ran Mi Wa
• Asiko Mi Ti To
• Egba
Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey songs are included in Boomplay music playlists. Search to stream and download Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey songs MP3/ single/ albums on the platform.
