Music icon, Evangelist Dr. Ebenezer Obey celebrates his 82nd birthday today. Part of the activities for the celebration include philanthropic initiatives across nine locations, including Pacelli School for the Blind, and Lepers’ Colony, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The activities will climax with a thanksgiving service on April 3, 2024, at the Decross Gospel Mission, Lagos founded by the music icon. While speaking on his birthday, Obey however revealed a vision he saw from God telling him he still had much to do and that his earthly job was far from over.
In a recent interview with Punch, the legendary musician shared the harrowing experience of how he survived prostate surgery, which nearly took his life. He thanked God for helping him recover from the surgery at Kelina Hospital in Lagos. He attributed his healing to prayer and Nigerian medical personnel, despite his first concerns.
“He said, “It is by the grace of God that I survived prostate surgery at the age of 82. I thank God for bringing me out of a prostate enlargement surgery operation at Kelina Hospital, Lagos. I thank my friends, followers, fans and people of God for their prayers. Some people came to visit me in the hospital. I thank them all. God told me I had not finished what he sent me to do on earth. He said He still had more assignments for me. I am also determined to do more of such works for Him.”
Obey also revealed that he had a major surgery on his legs two years ago. He stated that though there were complications after the surgery, which he also survived it by the grace of God.
The Chief Commander, as Obey his fondly called over the years, also said that he was not sure he would still be alive if he was no longer singing.