Popular musician Ebenezer Obey recently shared the harrowing experience of surviving following prostate surgery, which nearly took his life.
Speaking with Punch, the 82-year-old legend thanked God for helping him recover from the surgery at Kelina Hospital in Lagos and credited the support of those who came to see him while he was in the hospital.
Obey revealed a vision he saw from God telling him he still had much to do and that his earthly job was far from over.
Resolved to complete these responsibilities, he promised to present the complete account of his ordeal on April 3rd, his 82nd birthday celebration.
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. I will share the full testimony at my 82nd birthday on April 3.”
Obey attributed his healing to prayer and Nigerian medical personnel, despite his first concerns.
He disclosed intentions to use his personal experience to inform the world about prostate enlargement, a condition that is common in men 40 years of age and older. This will be accomplished through the release of a song in the near future.
He said, “I also plan to release a song on the issue of prostate enlargement. I will talk about my experience and inform the public. It is a disease that usually afflicts males, and can happen to any man from the age of 40 and above. King Charles of Britain also had it. It is more dangerous when it is cancerous. I am grateful that mine was not cancerous. I am happy that I passed through it, and was congratulated when I survived it.”
Obey added that he had a major surgery on his legs two years ago. He stated that though there were complications after the surgery, he also survived it by the grace of God.
The ‘Board Member’ singer also stated that he was not sure he would still be alive if he was no longer singing.
Sharing his birthday plans, he stated that he would carry out philanthropic initiatives across nine locations, including Pacelli School for the Blind, and Lepers’ Colony, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
According to him, he would cap the activities with a thanksgiving service on April 3, 2024, at the Decross Gospel Mission, Lagos.
