Legendary musician, Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, also known as Chief Obey Commander, has affirmed that he is alive, strong, and healthy, refuting rumours of his death.
The Miliki maestro, in a video posted on his Instagram handle Tuesday morning, started with a spirited song — a mix and match of Yoruba, English and Pidgin — describing Satan as a lie.
Obey-Fabiyi sang, “Hello, my name is Professor Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi.
Satan, you don lose o, Satan, you don lose o, you don pafuka. Na lie lie you dey talk, you don Pafuka.”
This is coming hours after the news of the veteran singer’s death went viral on Monday, with fans reacting with mourning messages.
Refuting the death rumours, Obey, who recently celebrated his 83rd birthday, stated that it was not yet his time to go.
He added, “It is fake news that started a few hours ago claiming that I, Evangelist Obey, have passed on to glory. It is a lie. I am alive, and that is not the word Jesus has written.”
He went on to appreciate those who have been calling to inquire about his well-being, adding that it’s not yet his time as he’s hale and hearty.
Earlier, Tope Olukole, who is the personal assistant to the legendary musician, had swiftly debunked the claim during a Monday evening interview with TVC.
According to Olukole, the rumours of his passing are baseless and unfounded.
However, this is not the first time rumours of the legendary musician’s death have gone viral on social media.
Around July 2020, Obey, in an Instagram Live with Dele Momodu, debunked rumours of his death, saying, “It’s not yet time for me to die. I’ve not finished what God sent me to do. I must fulfil my purpose and complete my assignment. It (death) is something that will surely come, but now.”