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Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey
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5
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6
Co-Performer
182
Performer
148
Composer
Bio
Ebenezer Obey is a veteran Nigerian musician, singer, and band leader. He's considered one of the most influential and successful musicians in Nigeria, and often referred to as the "Chief Commander." He began his musical career in his hometown and later moved to Lagos in the mid-1950s to pursue his passion. Obey is known for modernizing the Juju music genre by infusing Yoruba drumming, Western-style guitars and drum-kits, and multiple talking drums. He formed The International Brothers, later renamed Inter-Reformers, and released several hit albums under the West African Decca musical label. He has also released over a hundred albums in his career. Asides from music, Obey is a philanthropist and the General Overseer of Decross International Ministries.
Discography
Albums56
Live Special Release
Live Special Release2017 • AlbumTracks: 4
HRM, Oba Michael Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo
HRM, Oba Michael Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo2015 • AlbumTracks: 2
Sir. Gabriel Olabamiji Adeagbo 1933 - 2013
Sir. Gabriel Olabamiji Adeagbo 1933 - 20132015 • AlbumTracks: 2
Obey @ 70
Obey @ 702013 • AlbumTracks: 3
Ija Pari
Ija Pari2013 • AlbumTracks: 10
Mukulu Muke
Mukulu Muke2012 • AlbumTracks: 2
Formula 0-1-0
Formula 0-1-02012 • AlbumTracks: 2
What God Has Joined Together
What God Has Joined Together2012 • AlbumTracks: 2
Providence
Providence2012 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ara Nbada Owo Oje
Ara Nbada Owo Oje2012 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ebenezer Obey In London
Ebenezer Obey In London2012 • AlbumTracks: 9
Adam and Eve
Adam and Eve2012 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ayo F'oba Mimo
Ayo F'oba Mimo2011 • AlbumTracks: 2
Enia Lasan
Enia Lasan2006 • AlbumTracks: 8
Womanhood
Womanhood1991 • AlbumTracks: 2
On The Rock
On The Rock1990 • AlbumTracks: 2
Vanity
Vanity1988 • AlbumTracks: 2
Determination
Determination1988 • AlbumTracks: 2
Aimasiko
Aimasiko1987 • AlbumTracks: 2
Immortality (Special Tribute To Late Chief Obafemi Awolowo)
Immortality (Special Tribute To Late Chief Obafemi Awolowo)1987 • AlbumTracks: 2
Victory
Victory1987 • AlbumTracks: 2
My Vision
My Vision1985 • AlbumTracks: 2
Juju Jubilee
Juju Jubilee1985 • AlbumTracks: 8
Security
Security1985 • AlbumTracks: 2
The Only Condition To Save Nigeria
The Only Condition To Save Nigeria1984 • AlbumTracks: 2
Solution
Solution1984 • AlbumTracks: 2
Je Ka Jo
Je Ka Jo1983 • AlbumTracks: 8
Ambition
Ambition1983 • AlbumTracks: 2
Singing for the People
Singing for the People1983 • AlbumTracks: 2
Thank You (Ose)
Thank You (Ose)1983 • AlbumTracks: 2
Precious Gift
Precious Gift1982 • AlbumTracks: 2
Celebration
Celebration1982 • AlbumTracks: 2
Austerity
Austerity1982 • AlbumTracks: 2
Leave Everything to God
Leave Everything to God1980 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ebenezer Obey in the 60's (Vol 1)
Ebenezer Obey in the 60's (Vol 1)1980 • AlbumTracks: 11
Eyi Yato
Eyi Yato1980 • AlbumTracks: 2
Current Affairs
Current Affairs1980 • AlbumTracks: 2
No Place Be Like Country Nigeria
No Place Be Like Country Nigeria1978 • AlbumTracks: 2
Oluwa Ni Oluso Agutan mi
Oluwa Ni Oluso Agutan mi1978 • AlbumTracks: 2
Eni Duro De Railway
Eni Duro De Railway1978 • AlbumTracks: 2
Igba Owuro Lawa
Igba Owuro Lawa1977 • AlbumTracks: 2
Operation Feed the Nation
Operation Feed the Nation1976 • AlbumTracks: 2
Eda To Mose Okunkun
Eda To Mose Okunkun1976 • AlbumTracks: 2
Late General Murtala Ramat Muhammed
Late General Murtala Ramat Muhammed1976 • AlbumTracks: 2
Inter Reformers a Tunde
Inter Reformers a Tunde1975 • AlbumTracks: 2
Alo Mi Alo
Alo Mi Alo1975 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ota Mi Dehin Lehin Mi
Ota Mi Dehin Lehin Mi1975 • AlbumTracks: 2
Eko Ila
Eko Ila1974 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ebenezer Obey & His Inter-Reformer Band.
Ebenezer Obey & His Inter-Reformer Band.1974 • AlbumTracks: 4
Around The World
Around The World1974 • AlbumTracks: 2
Iwa Ika Ko Pe
Iwa Ika Ko Pe1974 • AlbumTracks: 2
The Adventure of Mr. Wise
The Adventure of Mr. Wise1973 • AlbumTracks: 2
Late Oke Aminu
Late Oke Aminu1973 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ebenezer Obey in London, Vol. 3
Ebenezer Obey in London, Vol. 31972 • AlbumTracks: 2
Board Members
Board Members1972 • AlbumTracks: 3
On The Town
On The Town1970 • AlbumTracks: 3
Singles4
Seeing Is Believing (Gbogbo Oju Lonri)
Seeing Is Believing (Gbogbo Oju Lonri)2015 • SingleTracks: 1
Special Release for Rotimi Chibuke Ameachi
Special Release for Rotimi Chibuke Ameachi2013 • SingleTracks: 1
Sen. Ikibunle Amosun FCA
Sen. Ikibunle Amosun FCA2013 • SingleTracks: 1
Edumare Dari Jiwon
Edumare Dari Jiwon1975 • SingleTracks: 2
Label
Record Label associated with Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey - past and current.
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