President Muhammadu Buhari has celebrated with multi-talented musician, Ebenezer Obey, on his 81st birthday, lauding the performer for 66 years of impactful global career, with evergreen signature tunes from the ’50s. CHANNELS reports.Information Guide Nigeria
Obey, fondly known as “Chief Commander”, has been a vital force in the blossoming Nigerian musical industry since he started at 15 years, bringing a fusion of juju and highlife into a musical band, International Brothers, in 1964, metamorphosing to “International Reformers” in the ’70s.JAMB Result
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The president sent out this congratulatory message on Monday through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, where he described the veteran artiste as one who, “expands his reach through sharing knowledge, good works and charity, guiding younger musicians to get training and skills at his musical school, counseling many against destructive habits and providing scholarships for the less privileged, with visits to orphanages and other welfare institutions.”JAMB Portal
President Buhari also joined family members, and friends, of Obey in appreciating the singer’s lifelong dedication, diligence, and sacrifices that culminated in the successes, praying for good health, and more years of blessings for the octogenarian.NYSC Portal
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