Chief EBENEZER OBEY - Oya Ka Jo Jo

[@alfredogunlusi2961]

If this man were to come from countries where talent is recognized they ought to have started studying his music in our university along with that of Fela and KSA

[@ady8097]

So true.

[@ibrahimmusah5752]

​@@ady8097you are very right

[@emmanuelnegbenebor3961]

One of the best Musicians Nigeria ever produced, helped shaped our understanding of Yoruba music and culture.

[@augustineajagu5582]

I am an igbo man, but Ebenezer Obey music is one of the best music I play every Sunday in 70s & 80s and I still love it. Long live Obey and family.

[@waleri0103]

AUGUSTINE AJAGU, your love for Obey's music is proof that good music transcends ethnicity. I have immense love for the late Chief Osita Osadebe's music.

[@johnogunbiyi4409]

I look beyond you being an igbo man. Just glad you're human. Love transcends everything. Keep enjoying Obey.

[@tomiwa97]

Juju Music at its BEST; the Chief Commander at his BEST. I never cease to almost cry listening to this legendary and exotic piece of music from Yorubaland. A masterpiece that still stands the test of time. The musical and instrumental arrangements, infusion and expert playing are next to none. Just listen to the combination of the varoius instruments. Kudo to ALL members of the Inter-Reformers Band, dead and alive. I just can't ever get over this music. Thanks and God bless you, Chief Commander, for the memories.

[@davidaboki343]

Obey's music is universal. I don't understand yoruba but started listening and enjoying his music since 70s when Board Members was released.

[@emmanuelnegbenebor3961]

Everyone loves Obey, he helped shape our understanding of music in our formative Years. Long live the legend.

[@felixokunnuga]

LOVELY,EXITED AND UNFOGETTABLE MUSIC. THANKS FOR KEEPING IT FOR US.

[@123namadi]

I had always enjoyed Ebenezer Obey's music, very talented musician and very religious. Though I listened to the instruments than trying to understand the language in Yoruba. All of Obey's songs are age resistant meaning both old and new generations enjoy them equally. He is my Chief Ebenezer Obey and long life my great artist.

[@123namadi]

The Nigerian musical scene was in the 50s and 60s dominated by Ibos and other Eastern Nigerian musicians, and many night clubs played songs from the likes of Celestine Okwu, Cardinal Lawson, Osadabe, Victor Wifor from the then Mid West, and many others. Highlife music that started in Ghana became the central musical favor or taste for Nigerians. However, with the war in 1967 through 1970, high life declined and in many parts of Nigeria, folks started looking for musical appetite to substitute their cultural appitites. Hence Obey, Ade and others in the Yoruba helped the transformation of their juju songs into prominence , especially in the Yoruba land, and this transformation moved to every region in Nigeria till today. After the war, though many highlife musicians from the former Eastern Nigeria started from where they left, but many died in motor accidents and the public appetite for their songs dwindled. Fela Kuti and other Yoruba artists like Segun Burknor infused English and pigin languages into their music with their Yoruba drums. This acclimated their popularity not only in Nigeria but across Africa. The Ibo, just coming back from the war, went wild with American style of music to counter any tribal dominance. For example, the Apostles, and many others entertained the East with good musical tastes. In the 80s, giants like Orientals embedded their old held Ibo repertoire of high life to their Ibo heritage. For the past five years or more, young musicians from all corners of Nigeria have embedded their cultural appitites in their songs and the European rhythms for maximum universal taste. Musicians like Davido, Burna boy, Remi, Flavor and many others have done an excellent job producing high quality songs for universal taste. Music is a fad, like clothing. It goes through a transformation. Those that stick to the same rhythm fade away, and no artist did this better than Michael Jackson. His songs lasted for a decade and can be okayed and played anywhere in the world with the same enthusiasm and admiration. I cherish the accomplishments of our Nigerian musicians and urge them to continue to make songs for Nigerians, Africa and the world in general. There must be greater research to know where music is going and adapt to that flow. Failure to follow that transformation would lead to the end of that musician. To the young Nigerian musicians, your audience is large and they love you. Stop letting the media use you to fight one another. Edify your brothers and your sisters and that is how other races get to the top. Stop wasting your energies on who has what, or how rich is the other musician. Research well, get back to the studio and feed the audience with good music. Nigerians and the world need you and your songs. God bless

[@johntitilawo2860]

Obey Commander is alive 2020...Oya ka jo Baba. We are expecting you in London soon after the Covid-19 lockdown to join us in watching the Gunners (Arsenal) play and beat awon 'Pegan Pegan' at the Emirates. God bless you Sir.

[@PastorVictor-g7o]

I thank God that created you Chief you are a good gift from The Almighty GOD you are blessed.

[@naijanistan]

Ladies and Gentlemen, I want you to write down this prediction. Please, NOTE it. Here it is: There'll be studies of Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey and King Sunny Ade's music in the Higher Institutions of Learning in Nigeria and outside Nigeria. It will surely happen in the future. Did you see FELA on the BROADWAY? I saw it in NEW YORK City. It was great. I made that prediction back in 1998. I received many calls from those who witnessed my prediction at the debut of FELA on the Broadway in 2011.

[@lateefatbada3146]

Chief commander is the best of all.l can’t do without his music.longlife more grace to your elbow may the lord almighty continue to give you the grace to live more years.

[@akinlabiolaolu8123]

There is no musician that I love and like as Baba Ebenezer Obey. His music gives me joy any time I listen to them. Long life Sir

[@SilasAbayomieduandsocom]

Your contribution to Yoruba Culture through Music will remain imperishable, Baba Commander, Chief Ebenezer Fabiyi-Obey.

[@josephekette8918]

Hi, I always like to listen to Ebenezer,Sunny Ade, and Fela music even though i am an iboman , and most their music is in yoruba .

[@abideenadeniran4721]

Has anyone listen on a good headphone or excellent hand free device to truly appreciate the great works of the musicians. The organisation and interchanges, the delivery of the base and accompaniments are phenomenon. I'll be interested to know what future generations will do with these musical platforms.

[@oyelereademola3912]

God bless you brother.

[@BUTONAE]

"100 kobo is equal to 1 Naira; Naira and kobo la o ma na....." This takes me down memory lane. One of the tenants in our unit, in Ebute Metta Lagos, had these two heavy speakers. He had one facing the main road and the other facing our compound. From dawn to dusk, this man would blare music of Moses Ola, Adeolu Akinsanya, Haruna Ishola, Ebenezer Obey, Sunny Ade, etc to the extent that we all got used to the noise, and we kids memorized the lyrics from A to Z (including the beats and guitar strings, lol). Obey and Sunny were two of my favorites, and I am glad that their music is still making impact in the lives of people all over the world. It's sad that people don't make music like this anymore.

[@bosunjohnson]

BUTONAE May you live long

[@thethinkinglady2957]

BUTONAE I quite agree with you. Such talents come only once in a century (or centuries)

[@abibodlogistics]

I feel you my brother.

[@globalcaregivertv8994]

Profound memories ha!.I was a young students nurse in London in late 80s surrounded by Nigerians ,Ghanaians,Caribbean and African diaspora going to Brixton market and soaking up a world with endless possibilities. Peter Tosh, Bobb Marley and Fela came on the scene later smoking blunts in the park.lol.I'll name a few of my favorites pay attention to the word "FEW" I lost my mind when the N'kanga with platform boots landed in London, Prince Nico mbaga and the rockafill jazz singing sweet mother. I could hardly breathe with excitement! Met King Sunny Ade in USA years later.Osita Osadebe,Chief Ebenezer Obey,Oliver de Cocqe etc.Miriam Makeba,Mariam Hassan (Sahara) Cameron de la Isla,Sizzla,Conchita Buicka,Maritu Legesse(Ethiopia ) Kanda Bongo I could go on forever I'm definitely a lover of music of the world.Be well and keep on dancing and living. Greetings from Bay area.

[@jeankouakou3208]

Je ne comprends pas ce qu'il chante mais je l'écoute depuis plus de 20 ans tellement samusique est douce et reposante. Grand prophète je sais tout de même que ces mélodies sont à la gloire de Dieu.

[@abomu5353]

Same as me

[@oyelereademola3912]

Super talented musician, evergreen song 🔥🔥🔥

[@bolarinwaadetula8564]

The sonorous voice of Baba Obey cools all stressed body and soul. It is worth listening to after a hard day's work.

[@zainabndakun4088]

Did u hear the beats, hmmmm! Chief Ebenezer Obey is sure the best Yoruba juju musician of our time. My father loved his music and had collections of all his albums. Now I can see why he so loved Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey's music

[@babsjay4239]

I read so many comments on obey's music and dance discovered one thing- Ebenezer obey has helped many to cherish the living memories of their late parents.

[@oyelereademola3912]

yeah, I feel like crying remembering those memories.

[@adetayoadewole828]

Well said @babatundejohnson4239

[@dayocarew6946]

I love Evenezer Obey more than other music if am in very bad mood obey music is the best solution to it may God continue to bless baba obey with sound health and long life amen😘😘😘.

[@ossaomo7424]

Juju at it best. Well dreamed and orchestrated. Could you imagine such arrangements when technology was at it infants. Talented people are different.

[@kolawol1]

Prophet of Music.... everything are on RECORD for the LIVING LEGEND of Yoruba music, definitely all his musics are EVER GREEN and will out lived him. Am a very big fans of Chief and may he live long enough cause he is still to be invited to my party live. Believe me all his musics pleases my soul i can help it, i think i have being addicted for more than 20 years now and keeps me wondering some Beautiful once have being born after all.

[@sunnyehinmilorin5949]

Obey music is next to listening to message of god

[@tonyekwe5949]

One of great music l ever listening to God bless the chief

[@tonyekwe5949]

The Best African l ever listen to God bless the chief

[@mrabiola70]

I love all Obey's music.God bless him and give him long life.

[@elizabethonigbogi8569]

You're a legend of our time. Have always love your songs from late sixties to mid seventies, my late uncle buys all your records and once I went to spend my holiday with him then. Thank you sir for all the great times.

[@khadijahmohammed2978]

In Blessed memories my late dad’s favorite Rest In Peace ✌️ dad

[@adecrown5826]

The king of all musical in the world 🌍Respect Baba Ebenezee

[@yinkadoyinbo5950]

This music makes me remember Ikare Akoko when the album came out, infact I don’t what to do now, I feel like crying and laughing at the same time

[@isaacokoronkwo1162]

This was when Nigeria was at its best.

[@davidadewuyi1210]

Long live the miliki king. He's is 74 today. I pray to wish him 100 HBD!

[@bosunjohnson]

David Adewuyi Amen. May you live long

[@oshinbanjo]

When I'm down and depressed your music always cheer me up thank you baba miliki

[@felix0roye774]

Jjjjjju

[@oyelereademola3912]

Cheers.

[@lekemania1117]

Did anyone know how I can meet this legend because each time I listen to his music I think about my late father who loved to play his music when I was little.

[@nathaolu5600]

One thing we can do as I determined anytime we back home is to go and meet him in church, I think this only way we can see him successfully.

[@funmmyteey]

@Adeleke Adenuga. Thanks for your enquiry You can reach Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey Through his Church Decross Gospel Mission 13/15 Oyewole Street Mulero Bus Stop Agege Lagos Thanks

[@olawalebello6713]

Not this Pandemic time, the man wont risk infection.

[@AREWABUKKYAMOS-BELLO]

Very solemn..... The only music that calm me down TI TI ILE BABA MI BA GUN MI🤣🤣🤣🤣( no translation)🤣🤣..

[@richardadenubi4443]

Arewa jo je ko gun e 🤣🤣🤣

[@oogalabs1]

It is wonderful how this music can make me travel on memory lane!

[@martinsamaechi5836]

One and only man of cultural music..stay bless Chief Ebenezer Obey

[@Seko1087]

Jesu nbo loke - Jesus is coming we’ll meet Him in the sky

[@adejumeannatte9456]

Long live our ever reigning soul lifting tension relieving and social booster Chief Pastor Ebenezer Obey and his life saving Band E ku ise Oluwa

[@bisoyeazeez5988]

The music of all times

[@felixokunnuga]

UNCOMPARABLE MUSIC. 50 YRS AGO. THANKS.

[@yetundemakanju8386]

Thank Thee ALMIGHTY GOD For His Everlasting Mercies endures with us forever Halleluyahhhhhhh AMEN!!!

[@ismaeelademolaadepoju5186]

JUSTICE FOR MOHBAD - Rest On King Imole!!!

[@josephekette8918]

I like Ebenezer music and is easy to dance .Even do I am an Ibo man and I understand a little yoruba.

[@felixokunnuga]

LOVELY SONG. THANKS.

[@adebayoadewumi6213]

Just in margin 45 years if u are hear did music were are u when d music is realse

[@okebabatope]

Each time i listen to these evergreen musics by this great man, i always wish my dad was alive for his love of this man's music was so great. He would have cherished a gift of collection of Obey's music to anything else. God bless you Obey. More years!

[@ighodarouselu8943]

I grow up with Ebenezer Obe music and l love it so much, we're is kelere jemo? God bless you Amen 🙏merry Christmas 🎄🎅🤶

[@remionifade8762]

Your music are full of God's wisdom bless you

[@olaakiode6633]

LATE MONDAY JOHN (THE GUITARIST ) SAYS AT 10;07.........Oh when the saint, oh when the saints go marching in, oh Lord let me be among them .....

[@MrOnas007]

@naijanistan you could be right, I was stunned when I was going through some textbooks and CDs at Georgia State University's and I ran into 'Femi Kuti's CDs Nigeria is blessed with legends in music and it wont be a thing of surprise if in the future these icons are celebrated in other cultures outisde Nigerian culture!

[@abideenadeniran4721]

Merry Christmas and a many HAPPY 2021 New Year to Commander Obey, your music always make me happy and eases away the stress of the times, your music will live another 100 years and more.

[@ayaomessangomez]

Au milieu des ennemis épais, j'ai évoqué le nom du seigneur. Je l'ai appelé un fois Il m'a répondu sept fois. Et mes ennemis se son enfouis par sept chemins.

[@bolarinwaadetula8564]

This is classical music.Evergreen music .Long life Obey Baba

[@richardadenubi4443]

Yes o

[@GreatDalaD]

May u lv LONG 4 us Baba.. my mum,was ur Bigest fan.

[@smoothlyrugged]

Oun a ba fagbara mu, lo ni mi la ra

[@larryadekunle1884]

Great songs what a nostalgie luv that

[@olaakiode6633]

THE TALKING DRUM AT 15.06 SAYS ........WORU OOO, WORU OKO, WORU OOH, ONA, WORU POKA FEYE JE , MO DELE MO RO FUN BABA, LABE OGEDE, LABE OROMBO O TI SE DE ABE ATA .......

[@makingmony]

Let's hope so. In fact, these people should be consultants for their music.

[@fredalademerin7626]

Monday John the guitar wizard RIP

[@Prince_of_Winterfell]

This hits my soul

[@ScottAbosede]

Long live legend we love you

[@rolexspencer]

EL-CLASSICO. LET ALL WOMEN KNOW THAT MAN IS CREATED TO BE THE HEAD THE BIBLE SUPPORTS IT, THE YORUBA MYTH ALSO GO ALONG WITH THIS SAYING. WELL DONE BABA MILIKI

[@yakoabalo4326]

Mercie

[@salehmahamout4755]

Des.geants.de.juju.musique.merc.a.eux.bon.acceuil.et.que.de.souvir..de.borno.state.de.passage.a.ibadan.la.ville.unversitaire.kano.kaduna.kalabar.jos.yola.terminus.lagos.ou.rencontre.tous.ces.geants De.la.musique.juju.a.ikoi.hotel.mojota.hotel.de.sony.ade.a.ikedja.ce.le.paradis.des.princes.de.nuiy.comme.les.mauvais.garcons.mais.musicalement.que.de.souvenir.en.passant.par.kalkuts.cressent.festac.village.on.reve.et.on.du.ngeria.one..que.le.bon.benisse.le.nigeria.gramd.merci.mystique.publics.

[@cletusinji1660]

The only music that genuinely quenches the thirst for real music. Baba Obey,God will continue to bless and keep you for humanity. Long life sir.

[@BarbieChaite]

very hypnotic

[@OlumideKuforiji]

Ever green money ..Great job

[@agubataopp9848]

I remember Freedom Bar Modele Road Surulere

[@sammiemomodu8771]

i love this rhythm

[@PalenqueRecords]

hey real musicc

[@samueldseagu]

The best of the best

[@sowunmiolusesan7829]

I LOVE THIS MUSIC, OMO WON LEGBA NILE ALAKE !

[@temidayoakinsuyi6202]

Highly philosophical

[@afisibabatundeaderoju5130]

Agba yin adale baba mi..opooo

[@olaolu6561]

The Best

[@naijanistan]

It's already happening pal.

[@amphitheatre]

psych juju deluxious

[@EmmanuelMoseseJesutnudnu]

❤

[@nathaolu5600]

Ede yen niyen

[@adebayoadewumi6213]

U can hear did music & regret

[@dariusgarvin3s950]

Lt

[@davidaboki343]

Obey's music is universal. I don't understand yoruba but started listening and enjoying his music since 70s when Board Members was released.