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Ebenezer Obey mourns son, wages war against drugs
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Ebenezer Obey opens up on son’s death
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Legendary Nigerian Musician, Ebenezer Obey Speaks On Son’s Death
Chief Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, the Juju maestro, has spoken out about the death of his son, Olayinka.
The experienced and well-known juju artist stated that despite his best efforts to help his late son, Olayinka, ‘battle his shortcomings,’ he was unsuccessful.
Recall that Olayinka, 48, was said to have passed away on Friday, July 31, 2022, and interred the next day.
Obey-Fabiyi stated that when he learned of Olayinka’s passing, he was on a brief holiday in the United Kingdom.
In a statement, he expressed his sorrow at his son’s passing and said that, despite his best efforts as a father, nothing could stop him from succumbing to his weaknesses.
He noted that he was starting a new ministry tagged, ‘Freedom from alcoholism and drug addiction ministry’ as part of efforts to join forces with the war against alcoholism and drug addiction, especially among young Nigerians and those in the Diaspora.
The statement read in part,
“The doctors called me six months ago to inform me that Yinka had less than six months to live.
“It was very painful and bad news that a father must not hear about his son.
“Since then, l went back to the Holy Spirit to teach me what to do and the result of my communication with the Holy Spirit is the launching of this ministry.
“I have received several condolence messages from all and sundry. l appreciate everyone for their love and concern. l also thank Yinka’s friends for their efforts and support.
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Obey-Fabiyi thanked his late son’s friends for their efforts and support, appreciating Shina, his eldest son, for coordinating all his younger ones for extra and special care for Yinka till the end.
Obey-Fabiyi also thanked pastors, elders and the entire Decross Family for everything.
“Once again, I appreciate all condolences, but let us rather turn further condolences to prayer support of this new ministry to help those who are in pain of alcoholism and drug addiction.
“Job 22:21 says ‘Acquaint now thyself with God, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee.’ Get out of Alcoholism, Get out of Drugs. Jesus Loves you,” the musician said.
Obey-Fabiyi assured fans and music lovers that the incident, though sad, would not in any way affect all his pending performance engagements.
He said: “Please, note that all engagements and commitments remain valid and unaffected.”