Ebenezer Obey reflects on blessings, challenges at 82nd birthday
Veteran juju musician, Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, who turned 82 years on Wednesday April 3, 2024, has said that he is constantly marveled at how far God has brought him.
At a thanksgiving service held at Decross Gospel Mission, Iyana-Ipaja, Lagos State, the respected musician noted that he had every reason to be thankful.
He said, “I am very happy that the doctors of Kelina Hospital, where I had my (prostate) surgery in Lagos are here, and I appreciate them. All my life, God has been so good to me. I became a professional musician at the age of 15 in 1957, and that was when I released my first album.
“I thank God for all He has done for me. I started from nothing, but God answered my prayers, and I became a star. I wouldn’t want to go into details, because most of you know about my struggles to get to where I am. I thank God who has seen me through several surgeries. In 1980, I had surgery in London, there was a complication but God saw me through. I am planning to release a record to educate people on prostate enlargement.”
Some of the birthday boy’s children—Shina and Folarin— as well as the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke; Osile of Oke Ona Egbaland, Oba Adedapo Tejuoso; and Founder of Love of Christ Generation Church, Esther Ajayi, also spoke about Obey in glowing terms.
On his part, Folarin said, “I can categorically say that Baba Obey is a friend of God, because he raised his children in the way of the Lord. We want to thank him for showing us the way of Christ.
“Also, he served as both a father and a mother, and has covered the gap since our mother went to be with the Lord. He is a man we are all grateful to God for.”
Governor Adeleke also noted that he went all out to be present at the event with his friend, Dele Momodu. He concluded his speech by praying for the birthday boy and his guests.
Artistes who thrilled guests at the event were a gospel singer, Abel Dosunmu, aka Mega 99; and Emmanuel Edunjobi, aka Emma Oh My God.
Other guests at the event include Chief of Staff to Osun State Governor, Kazeem Akinleye; Balogun of Egbaland, Sikiru Atobatele; wife of a former president of Nigeria, Bola Obasanjo; Asiwaju of Ijesaland, Yinka Fasuyi and his wife, Bisi; Chairman and CEO of Biscon Communications, Bisi Olatilo; and juju musician, Ayo Balogun, among others.
