Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey Profile and Discography

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Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey

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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 Release2017 • AlbumTracks: 4

HRM, Oba Michael Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo2015 • AlbumTracks: 2

Sir. Gabriel Olabamiji Adeagbo 1933 - 20132015 • AlbumTracks: 2

Obey @ 702013 • AlbumTracks: 3

Ija Pari2013 • AlbumTracks: 10

Mukulu Muke2012 • AlbumTracks: 2

Formula 0-1-02012 • AlbumTracks: 2

What God Has Joined Together2012 • AlbumTracks: 2

Providence2012 • AlbumTracks: 2

Ara Nbada Owo Oje2012 • AlbumTracks: 2

Ebenezer Obey In London2012 • AlbumTracks: 9

Adam and Eve2012 • AlbumTracks: 2

Ayo F'oba Mimo2011 • AlbumTracks: 2

Enia Lasan2006 • AlbumTracks: 8

Womanhood1991 • AlbumTracks: 2

On The Rock1990 • AlbumTracks: 2

Vanity1988 • AlbumTracks: 2

Determination1988 • AlbumTracks: 2

Aimasiko1987 • AlbumTracks: 2

Immortality (Special Tribute To Late Chief Obafemi Awolowo)1987 • AlbumTracks: 2

Victory1987 • AlbumTracks: 2

My Vision1985 • AlbumTracks: 2

Juju Jubilee1985 • AlbumTracks: 8

Security1985 • AlbumTracks: 2

The Only Condition To Save Nigeria1984 • AlbumTracks: 2

Solution1984 • AlbumTracks: 2

Je Ka Jo1983 • AlbumTracks: 8

Ambition1983 • AlbumTracks: 2

Singing for the People1983 • AlbumTracks: 2

Thank You (Ose)1983 • AlbumTracks: 2

Precious Gift1982 • AlbumTracks: 2

Celebration1982 • AlbumTracks: 2

Austerity1982 • AlbumTracks: 2

Leave Everything to God1980 • AlbumTracks: 2

Ebenezer Obey in the 60's (Vol 1)1980 • AlbumTracks: 11

Eyi Yato1980 • AlbumTracks: 2

Current Affairs1980 • AlbumTracks: 2

No Place Be Like Country Nigeria1978 • AlbumTracks: 2

Oluwa Ni Oluso Agutan mi1978 • AlbumTracks: 2

Eni Duro De Railway1978 • AlbumTracks: 2

Igba Owuro Lawa1977 • AlbumTracks: 2

Operation Feed the Nation1976 • AlbumTracks: 2

Eda To Mose Okunkun1976 • AlbumTracks: 2

Late General Murtala Ramat Muhammed1976 • AlbumTracks: 2

Inter Reformers a Tunde1975 • AlbumTracks: 2

Alo Mi Alo1975 • AlbumTracks: 2

Ota Mi Dehin Lehin Mi1975 • AlbumTracks: 2

Eko Ila1974 • AlbumTracks: 2

Ebenezer Obey & His Inter-Reformer Band.1974 • AlbumTracks: 4

Around The World1974 • AlbumTracks: 2

Iwa Ika Ko Pe1974 • AlbumTracks: 2

The Adventure of Mr. Wise1973 • AlbumTracks: 2

Late Oke Aminu1973 • AlbumTracks: 2

Ebenezer Obey in London, Vol. 31972 • AlbumTracks: 2

Board Members1972 • AlbumTracks: 3

On The Town1970 • AlbumTracks: 3

Singles⁴

Seeing Is Believing (Gbogbo Oju Lonri)2015 • SingleTracks: 1

Special Release for Rotimi Chibuke Ameachi2013 • SingleTracks: 1

Sen. Ikibunle Amosun FCA2013 • SingleTracks: 1

Edumare Dari Jiwon1975 • SingleTracks: 2

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Record Label associated with Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey - past and current.

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