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Ebenezer Obey
Developing the richly layered miliki sound of Nigerian jùjú music.
Board Members · The Horse, the Man and His Son
- Born
- 3 April 1942
- Birthplace
- Idogo, Nigeria
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Ebenezer Obey
Ebenezer Obey is a Nigerian singer and bandleader who combines guitars, talking drums and Yoruba storytelling.
Early life
Yoruba upbringing
Grew up in an Egba-Yoruba family.
First music
Sang in church and became a school-band leader.
Career
- 1950s
Lagos musician
Developed his career after moving to Lagos.
- 1964
International Brothers
Formed his own band.
- 1990s
Gospel direction
Turned increasingly towards Christian music and ministry.
Selected work
Board Members
A recording from his major jùjú period.
The Horse, the Man and His Son
Uses a familiar moral tale within his musical storytelling.
Aimasiko
A signature song reflecting on life’s uncertainties.
Beyond work
Family
Married Juliana Olufade in 1963; she died in 2011.
Faith
His church background later developed into evangelical ministry.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Further source ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: SaharaTV. CC BY 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
