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  • How OJB was laid to rest

    How OJB was laid to rest

    Sirens wailed and undertakers danced around with the coffin, as friends and family came together to pay their last respect to the great music icon Babatunde Okungbowa popularly known as OJB Jezreel as he was buried at the Ikoyi cemetery, Lagos last Thursday.

    With his children leading the convoy, his remains was first taken to the church in the morning for prayers before heading to Ikoyi Cemetery where he was finally laid to rest, amid tears at the family vault, where his mother was buried eight years ago.

    The three wives of the deceased showed a united spirit, wearing the same outfit with dark sun glasses at their late husband’s wake-keeping service at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos on Thursday. OJB’s first son, Olakunle Okungbowa, had delivered a heart-warming performance of one of his father’s songs; Keys to My Heart, at the service.

    They also performed a tribute song, You Are Not Here, which they released on Monday, July 4, the same day that a candle-light procession was held for their father.

    Popular dance group DNMT also gave a tribute dance in respect of the late super producer.

    Reminiscing on OJB’s death, former Kennis Music artiste, Kelly Handsome, said; “May his soul rest in peace. I am still in shock, and it’s confusing. The more we come in terms with the reality of the fact that we are all gonna to die it gets scary. We met at Nigezie, in Kwame’s office that was the first place we met so we talked about the album and we both wanted him to be on it.

    “I don’t really think I can get over this, when the health issue started I didn’t have much to contribute financially but I made a song which they used to create awareness for people to know that this is our Ojb and we need to do something and I appreciate the people who contributed but I guess God knows best.”

    An equally emotional Michael Stevens, aka Ruggedy Baba said that he is still confused at what to say about the demise of the famous music maker.

    “Ojb today July 4 was the day you were born. I would have loved to say happy birthday, but instead of planning to come celebrate with you, we are busy planning for your funeral. It is one of those curve balls life throws at you. We just have to keep on living and appreciate the fact that God has kept us till today. Ojb, I was honoured to have met you. You blessed me with your friendship and production skills that added great value to my life and career. I will forever be grateful. I will forever celebrate you. You gave the Nigerian music industry countless, unforgettable hits. I am happy you made a mark and that will never be forgotten. May your soul rest Babatunde “OJB Jezreel” Okungbowa,” he stated.

    OJB died of renal failure after having a successful kidney transplant in India in 2013. He is survived by three wives – June, Korede and Mabel – and eight children.

     

  • OJB’S WIDOW SINGS HIS PRAISE

    OJB’S WIDOW SINGS HIS PRAISE

    AMA, one of the widows of the late music producer, OJB Jezreel took to social media to eulogise her departed husband who passed on Tuesday 14 June 2016 after a four-year battle with kidney disease. The mother of three boys in her Instagram post thanked God for the life of the departed beatmaker, and his preparations to meet his maker. She reminisced, “With a grateful heart to GOD, with praises on my lips, and thanks in my heart, I thank God for the life of my husband Babatunde Okungbowa, aka OJB Jezreel. You sang and said so much about the day you would leave this world; you had no fear of death or pain.”

    She recalled OJB’s love for God and his kids, one that kept him going through the darkest pain. Speaking of his stoic resolve in the face of pain and death, never losing his faith in the face of it all, she recalled, “All you held onto was your love for God, your love for your children, it’s a love that kept you breathing day and night, you never lost your faith in the Lord. You died a believer, you died a true Christian, so I cry tears of joy for you, joy that the pain that made days horrible. The pain that made nights a torture is over.”

    Recognising that his survival went beyond just the medication, and all to a higher power and ascribing the honour to that same power she posits, “Let no man take God’s glory for your life. Every day you lived was by the grace and mercy of God, not by money, not by drugs, not by doctors, as no one could explain how you survived all the attacks and several health issues that came your way.”

    The grieving widow spoke of the deceased loving nature and the pain felt by their children at losing him. She said: “Your beautiful story will be told darling, your pure heart and endless love will see us thru losing you my love. Thank you my love for giving me the best years I have ever known,3 amazing sons that radiate your love and all you taught them”.

    Continuing, she spoke of the pain of loss, and their longing for him, but states that the boys have been quick to console her. She states, “It has been hard baby, it hurts baby, we want you back but your sons said ‘my daddy is in heaven, mummy don’t cry, daddy is no longer in pain so mummy please don’t cry’”.

    She concluded her post by stating her belief that he is in a better place, and also of how she draws strength from their kids, she said. “I draw strength from knowing you made heaven, your sons kiss me so much and tell me they love me every day so I will stand strong with a fragile heart.”

    Bidding her departed husband goodbye, she declares her love and commits him to his maker as she writes, “OJB you are alive every day in the home we shared in our hearts and we will love you forever and always. Our love can never end, go with God.”

  • OJB Jezreel sets up kidney foundation

    OJB Jezreel sets up kidney foundation

    HAVING successfully undergone a kidney transplant in India, veteran music producer, Babatunde Okungbowa, aka OJB, has set up a kidney foundation in the country.

    According to him, the foundation will be called OJB Foundation and will majorly act as a dialysis centre. “We are trying to set up one or more dialysis centres that patients will use at highly affordable cost. To this end we are discussing with partners who will make this happen. We are about to start the programme. We don’t just want to be begging for funds.”

    The respected producer, who is currently working on another album, further disclosed that the project would start with the launch of a “Save 20 campaign”, while trying to seek the support of the private sector, government and non-governmental organizations.

     

  • OJB Jezreel not happy with D’Banj

    OJB Jezreel not happy with D’Banj

    ACE music producer, OJB, who recently returned from abroad, where he had a successful operation, is not happy with one of Nigeria’s popular pop acts, D’banj.

    OJB, in a recent interview with a top radio station in Lagos, said, “The most disappointing one for me is D’banj because he passed through my hands; he was trained under my tutelage. That is offensive. I don’t care if you’re with Kanye West; you can’t forget your root. I won’t call anybody else’s name, but I will call his because it hurts.

    “He never tried to reach out to me. It’s not like we parted on fighting terms. He told me he had to go to London and he went. And when he came back, it was Don Jazzy, and I said OK, that’s fine. And what he did worked and I’m very proud of him. He should have come out to say, ‘No, I don’t know why you people are saying all this. I didn’t give OJB N7million.”

  • Poetic Ken releases Nchoko Nchoko video

    Poetic Ken releases Nchoko Nchoko video

    POET, songwriter, singer and music producer, Kenneth Ndubuisi, has released the video of his club banger, Nchoko Nchoko, produced by Young D. Directed by Mr. Frames, the artiste described the song which is already enjoying massive airplay as a banging love tune of a lonely man (Ona emem nchoko nchoko).

    “The song is a single off my forthcoming album titled Icamethru. The video will hit the airwaves as soon as possible. I have done a collaboration with OJB, I have a collaboration with AY.com, I just did one with Jaywon. I am working on one of my single now and I am trying to get somebody that can fit into that kind of music, so I am seriously thinking of featuring Flavour,” he said.

    An afro pop singer, Poetic Ken brings a feel of RnB to bear in the track. To his credit, the artiste has also released other singles off the album including One n Only ft OJB Jezreel, Original Baby ft Jaywon, Ekwerikwe, Nwata Missi and Ikuku Enigwe. An embodiment of different genres of music including gospel, reggae, afrobeat and Highlife, the artiste, who goes by the stage name Poetic Ken, reveals that the anticipated album has about twelve tracks in it

    The Icamethru album is his second effort, his first being Set Time. “Most of the songs there were RnB. After that, a lot of people started talking to me that as an entertainer, it is not right to produce songs to suit my taste. If Nigeria wants to dance, give them that kind of music. It doesn’t take you away from your style. That is what I am bringing with my second album,” the budding artiste states.

  • OJB’s surgery successful

    OJB’s surgery successful

    Veteran music producer, OJB Jezreel’s kidney transplant surgery was successful.

    He has since been discharged from the Columbia Asian Hospital, India where he had been admitted for the operation.

    The multi-talented music guru spoke through a release, expressing his appreciation for the supports of his fans.

    The statement below:

    Dear fellow Nigerians.

    Greetings from far away India !I am sure this note from me will catch you with a little surprise. I have been reading a lot of news about ME being published on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and different Blogs by my good friends.
    I thought I must take out a quick moment and let you know that I am officially discharged today from the hospital, after a successful Kidney Transplantation Surgery, by God’s Grace. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all Nigerians for your prayers & good wishes, without which all this would not have been possible.
    I also take this opportunity to thank my friends, fans and family for all the love, prayers and good wishes for a Speedy Recovery!! Be home with you soon…
    Thank you once again sincerely,
    Your very own OJB Jezreel.

     

    Congratulations to OJB.

  • OJB’s house demolished, set for surgery in India

    OJB’s house demolished, set for surgery in India

    All is set for the Kidney transplant of the the ailing veteran artist and producer Babatunde Jezreel Okungbowa popularly known as OJB Jezreel in India.

    The multi-talented music icon reportedly left Nigeria for India last Friday where he will be going  under the knife for the replacement of his damaged Kidneys.

    We hope and pray for  a successful surgery for OBJ even as it was reported that his Surulere residence was demolished by its original owner owing to the decision of the property owner to build more flat in the compound.

     

  • Amaechi approves N15M for OJB kidney transplant

    Amaechi approves N15M for OJB kidney transplant

    The Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi has come to the aid of ailing music producer, Okungbowa Jezreel Babatunde aka OJB who is currently battling with kidney problem.

    The governor has promised to support OJB with fifteen million naira (N15M) needed for the kidney transplant.

    This was disclosed by the head of the OJB fund raising, NoMoreloss via his twitter handle. “Officials of the government reached out to us this evening, (Wednesday, June 3) promising to donate a $100,000. The presentation, they say, will be made on Friday (June 5). We are indeed grateful to the Governor and the people of Rivers State. Now we can finally have that surgical procedure.”

    An extremely excited NoMoreloss said, “We also appreciate the kind hearts of Nigerians who have made donations and those that supported us with prayers. We had a place in mind initially, but recently, there have been several suggestions from other people. We would be having a meeting by this weekend with all the concerned parties to decide which of the options is best. The donor is a family member, but for some reason, we do not wish to disclose the identity. All that matters is for him to have a successful operation.”

    He also added that “I guess it is no longer SaveOJB abi? So now I think it should be celebrateOJB hmmm?”

     

  • Don Jazzy, Ruggedman donate to ‘save OJB’ campaign

    Don Jazzy, Ruggedman donate to ‘save OJB’ campaign

    …Vector prays

    Top producer, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy and ace artiste, Michael Stepens, also known as Ruggedman have led the donation train for the fifteen million naira needed for kidney transplant of notable producer, Babatunde Jezreel Okungbowa a.k.a. OJB Jezreel.

    A reliable source disclosed that they made a donation of one million naira each to the ace producer. Foremost rapper, Olanrewaju Ogunmefun (Vector) also paid a visit to OJB and prayed with him.

    Meanwhile, the Association of Sound Engineers and Producers of Nigeria (ASEMPN) which OJB is the vice president has expressed gratitude to Don Jazzy, Ruggedman and other Nigerians for the donation and support shown to the ailing producer.

    ASEMPN berated individuals, which it referred to as “internet opportunists” for circulating falsehood.

    “We categorically state that OJB is fine and not dead contrary to insinuation on his death. He is going through his various dialyses which cost a lot of money,” the association said.

    The Chief Executive Officer of K.Solo Music Incorporated and Media representative of ASEMPN, Solomon Oyeniyi (K.Solo), also debunked claims that the exercise is a scam and that more than the needed money has been raised.

    Donations could still be made to OJB’s UBA Account: Babatunde Okungbowa, Acct. No: 1015075120.

  • Top producer OJB needs N16m for Kidney transplant

    Top producer OJB needs N16m for Kidney transplant

    Top producer- cum singer, Babatunde Jezreel Okungbowa a.k.a. OJB Jezreel, who is currently bed-ridden in a Lagos hospital needs about 16 million naira ($100, 000) for a kidney transplant.

    The Surulere- based producer, who is widely regarded as the creative force behind hits of notable artistes like multi-award winner, 2face Idibia, rap sensation, Ruggedman, Nomoreloss and Raskie is currently battling with the life threatening ailment and needs financial and moral support to stay alive.

    Public spirited individuals can make donations to his UBA account – BABATUNDE OKUNGBOWA  ( Account number: 1015075120).