Veteran Nigerian musician Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi has debunked rumours of his death. In a video posted on social media he stated that he is “alive, healthy, and full of life.”
On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, the 83-year-old music icon addressed the false reports through a video in which he sang a gospel tune in English, Yoruba, and Pidgin to assert his vitality.
“Satan, you don lose o… Na lie lie you dey talk,” he sang in the video before directly countering the rumour, saying: “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.”
Obey revealed that the rumour began circulating online on Monday and caused widespread panic among his fans and followers.
His personal assistant, Tope Olukole, also set the record straight in an interview with TVC News. “Let’s set the record straight: Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi is alive and thriving!” Olukole explained. He added that the legendary musician recently attended the 50th birthday celebration of his son-in-law, further confirming his well-being.
Ebenezer Obey was also seen at the wedding of Priscilla Ojo, actress Iyabo Ojo’s daughter and Juma Jux.
The false report prompted premature tributes and mourning posts on social media before Obey personally dismissed the news with his public appearance—just weeks after celebrating his 83rd birthday.
