Nigerian music icon Ebenezer Obey has dismissed renewed claims that he passed away after allegedly suffering a stroke.
The 83-year-old Juju music legend, fondly called “Chief Commander,” appeared in a video shared via his Instagram page on Sunday, where he joyfully sang I Have a God Who Never Fails alongside his two sons.
In the clip, the veteran singer expressed displeasure over the false news of his death, describing it as an evil plot. He stated:
“People of God, ladies and gentlemen, the enemies have come again. I left Lagos this morning for London, and I arrived in London a few hours ago. On arrival, I saw the video that announced again that my ‘enemy’ was dead, my enemy had a stroke, and all the lies they are speaking.”
According to him, some even went as far as showing coffins and photos to back the fake report. But Obey declared boldly that none of the lies would ever come to pass.
The singer revealed that he only travelled to London for personal care, not because of ill health. He stated:
“I don’t have a stroke. I came to London to look after myself. Everything they have said is nothing but lies that came from the kingdom of darkness. I am alive, I am alive, says the Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you very much.”
This is not the first time rumours about the music legend’s death have circulated. In recent years, Obey has repeatedly had to come out to debunk similar false reports.
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See some comments below:
@cornerstoneband.ng:”It’s not yet time Daddy. Ee kilo fun bobo yen! Koye gbero buburu siwa”
@luxury_fabric_by_latitoz:”He is alive oo We were on the same cabin to United Kingdom today. I saw him o . I asked his son if he was okay and he told me he was fine. I saw baba today o”
@ovacommedia:”Grandpa, we love you and will keep celebrating you in Jesus name”
@fiddlebass:”Baba mention the name of the blogger or those who posted it”
Let us bring it down
@walebuster1:”You will not die, baba, you go sing for my dad and birthday.”
@ola.olugbenga:”You will fulfill all your purposes Sir, in Jesus mighty name, Amen!”