Veteran musician Ebenezer Obey on Tuesday shared photos from his 80th birthday party on Instagram.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo hosted a party in Obey’s honour at the Presidential Library in Ogun State to celebrate the singer’s birthday.
“Highlights from the birthday celebration of Commander In Chief in Abeokuta Ogun State, ” he captioned the photos.
A video of the former president holding hands with the musician as they danced and sang together while Baba Ayewa performed his hit song ‘Amona Tete Wa’ melted the hearts of Nigerians who commended their friendship.
On Sunday, April 3, Obey held a dignitary-studded thanksgiving celebration at his church, Decross Gospel Mission headquarters, Agege, Lagos which saw the presence of Vice president Yemi Osinbajo, music icon King Sunny Ade, Pastor Tunde Bakare, veteran gospel singer Pastor Joseph Adelakun (Baba Ayewa), Senator Solomon Adeola and wife of the former president, Chief (Mrs) Bola Obasanjo, the event was indeed a day of great honour for the living music legend as encomiums were showered on him.
Speaking at the event, Obey appreciated God for the divine grace to have attained 80 in sound mind. He also appreciated his parents, especially his mother for their role in his life, and acknowledged President Muhammadu Buhari for identifying his contribution to nation-building and making him a role model for the Nigerian youth.
