OJB Jezreel

#YNaijaEssays: How does your friendly neighbourhood Naija celebrity go bankrupt?

Isn’t it amazing how some people achieve remarkable financial success in a relatively short time and somehow plummet into bankruptcy in a shorter time than the money was acquired? Celebrities, actors, athletes – are the major culprits in this instance. When many celebrities achieve the pinnacle of success, they often fail to recognise it. You... Read More

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December 27, 2016

#YNaija2016Review: Mayowa Ahmed, Bukky Ajayi, Omran Daqneesh… See the top 10 stories that broke our heart this year

2016 had some of the saddest stories, from the death of notable figures to agonizing moments of war victims and the death of heroes – these are the top 10 stories that broke our heart in 2016. Omran Daqneesh – The symbol of Syria’s misery We were remembered of the sufferings and anguish of the... Read More

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December 16, 2016

#YNaija2016Review: Elechi Amadi, OJB Jezreel, Bukky Ajayi… 10 notable deaths of the year 2016

by Okon Ekpo 2016 has been an eventful year, one that has seen deaths of remarkable people – those who we would rather still have with us. From actress, Bukky Ajayi to artiste and producer, OJB Jezreel – these are the 10 notable deaths of 2016. Bukky Ajayi Zainab Bukky Ajayi, beloved thespian and veteran... Read More

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Major industry colleagues shun OJB Jezereel’s burial (PHOTOS)

Perhaps, the late OJB’s passing has surprisingly been forgotten rather quickly. Upon the news of the singer’s death, people, especially his colleagues in the entertainment industry flooded their social media timelines with various emotional tributes in respect of the searching crooner’s demise. Things however looked the opposite at his burial which held today as only... Read More

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‘You are not here’ | OJB’s children mourn him with a tribute song (WATCH)

Late producer and artiste, OJB Jezreel would have clocked 50 on July 4 if he hadn’t passed away on June 14, after a long battle with kidney complications. To celebrate their dad, his children composed a tribute song titled, ‘You are not here’ for him. OJB is survived by 3 wives and 8 children.

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Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid records more feats | Duncan Mighty visits militants | More Stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and some stories that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning. Is Linda Ikeji in trouble with FIRS over N75m tax evasion? Wizkid records with US rapper, French Montana (WATCH) Duncan Mighty ‘meets’ with Niger Delta Avengers. 5 reasons Seyi Shay needs to ‘shut... Read More

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‘It’s been hard baby, we want you back’ – OJB’s wife

These are difficult times for the loved ones of late producer, OJB Jezreel – who lost his battle with cancer last week at the age of 49. His second wife, June Ama took to Instagram to share a heart-wrenching tribute to her late husband. In the moving post, she explained how the powerful words of her sons have comforted... Read More

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OJB Jezreel to be buried July 4-8 [DETAILS]

The family of late Nigerian music producer and artiste, Babatunde Okungbowa, a.k.a OJB Jezreel has released the schedule for his funeral rites. OJB Jezreel passed away on Tuesday, June 14 from kidney problems which he had been battling with since 2013. The veteran music producer was flown to India for a transplant in 2013, after... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: OJB’s last attempt to save his life | Wizkid’s flamboyant video shoot | More Stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and some stories that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning. Ace producer, OJB Jezreel is dead. How OJB was about to sell his house in a last attempt to save his life [DETAILS]. Here’s the last recording of OJB Jezreel (MUST LISTEN). Nigerians... Read More

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OJB was to sell his house today… to pay for surgery abroad [DETAILS]

The late OJB Jezreel had made plans to sell his Surulere home to gather funds for another surgery abroad, NET reports. The entertainment website spoke to its sources who claimed the artiste was secretly preparing to go for another surgery which would cost him $150,000. Hence, he reportedly decided to let go of his home for... Read More

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11 famous Nigerian artistes OJB Jezreel produced hit songs for

Prolific Nigerian song writer, singer and producer, Babatunde Jezreel Okungbowa popularly known as OJB Jezreel died in the early hours of Tuesday, June 14. While the late OJB Jezreel might not be so popular among the present crop of teenagers, Nigerians in their mid twenties and above will surely remember the beauty of his music production and... Read More

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Flashback: OJB Jezreel’s wife speaks on donating a kidney to him

The country has been thrown into a mournful state yet again as it has lost one of its great talents in the form of Babatunde Okungbowa a.k.a OJB Jezreel who passed away this morning. The 49-year-old artiste lost his battle to kidney failure – which he had undergone a successful kidney transplant for in 2013. This was... Read More

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Top 5 OJB Jezreel songs of all time (WATCH)

About a decade ago, OJB Jezreel was the leading producer in the then fledgling Nigerian music industry. OJB, real names Babatunde Okungbowa, was the go-to man for many leading artistes of the time – who were interested in scoring a commercially successful song. Some of those who frequented his Silver Point recording studio in its hey days include;... Read More

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Report: Ace producer, OJB Jezreel is dead

Ace producer, OJB Jezreel passed away on Tuesday morning, reports say. According to Kemi Filani’s Blog, the kidney transplant of the singer/producer failed completely sometime last week. In 2013, OJB underwent a much publicised kidney transplant in India after one of his wives opted to be a donor. The family of OJB, real names Babatunde... Read More

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February 12, 2015

Why artistes couldn’t donate money to save OJB Jezreel – MI Abaga

by Anike Jacobs Even celebrities go broke too. Rapper, Jude Abaga aka MI has revealed the reason why many artistes could not donate money for OJB Jezreel’s kidney treatment last year. MI, in a recent chat with My Africa podcast, blamed it all on the fear of being ridiculed. “This is what happened; OJB was sick and... Read More

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October 27, 2014

Remember Nfana Ibaga? 2face makes new video for classic jam (WATCH)

by Damilola Jagun Nfana Ibaga was one of the first hit songs 2face Idibia had in his career. The single was off his début solo album, ‘Face 2Face’, and it was produced by ace beat-maker, OJB Jezreel. To celebrate his 10th year anniversary in the music industry, 2face has teamed up with OJB to reproduce to... Read More

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OJB Jezreel has 3 wives – but he says you shouldn’t have more than 1 | Read his reasons

by S’ola Filani Many didn’t know OJB Jezreel had three wives until recently when his first wife donated one of her kidneys to save his life. However, when asked to talk about polygamous marriage in a recent interview with a national daily, the music producer advised against marrying more than a wife. According to him,... Read More

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January 20, 2014

How doctors battled to revive me after kidney surgery – OJB Jezreel reveals

by Tutu Akinlabi Producer and recent kidney surgery survivor OJB Jezreel has a heart full of thanks, and it’s no wonder why. The “Searching” crooner was overwhelmed with emotion during a recent Thanksgiving service held to celebrate the success of his treatment and his new lease of life. OJB opened up in a recent interview... Read More

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January 5, 2014

Why I gave OJB Jezreel my kidney – Wife opens up

by Oge Okonkwo Mabel Okungbowa is the first wife of prolific music producer/singer OJB Jezreel and is partly responsible for his successful surgery in India as she donated a kidney for his operation. In an interview with The Punch newspapers, Okungbowa who has been married to the producer for 20 years, revealed why she took a... Read More

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January 4, 2014

More good news: OJB Jezreel’s house under reconstruction (PHOTOS)

by Oge Okonkwo Music producer and singer, OJB Jezreel is safe and sound after battling with a kidney disease months ago and has proceeded to other projects left pending when he fell ill. Taking a break from attacking celebrities who didn’t come to his aid last year, he is now working... Read More

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December 30, 2013

D’banj did not give me any money – OJB tells all in new interview (READ, WATCH)

by Oge Okonkwo Music producer/singer Babtunde Okungbowa, popularly known as OJB Jezreel who recently returned from India where he underwent a successful kidney surgery was in an interview with Inspiration FM’s Gloria Maduka. And, as he has done, since he returned, he again throws jabs at colleagues who did or didn’t come to his aid.... Read More

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December 15, 2013

Healthy OJB dances at Ovation magazine Christmas carol event (PHOTOS)

by Tutu Akinlabi It was not so long ago that musician and music producer, OJB Jezreel was battling for his life. Now however, it is a different story. OJB came back recently from treatment in India and he seems to be doing very well. The now healthy musician attended the Ovation Magazine 2013 Red Carol... Read More

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December 13, 2013

Looking good: OJB Jezreel lounges at Dele Momodu’s home in Ghana (See Photos)

by Oge Okonkwo Recuperating music producer and singer, OJB Jezreel who came back to Nigeria after a successful surgery in India some weeks ago, is currently in Ghana. OJB and his wife Mama J, are attending the Ovation Red Carol which will hold tomorrow at the State House banquet hall, they were hosted by Ovation... Read More

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December 8, 2013

OJB makes it back home just in time for Christmas after successful kidney transplant in India

by Chi Ibe Nigerian singer/producer OJB Jezreel is now back in Nigeria, new report claims. After two months in India where he underwent a successful kidney transplant, he returned to Nigeria a few days ago. Immediately after the surgery, OJB had released a thank you note to Nigerians for their support. [READ: “I am officially... Read More

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October 30, 2013

“I am officially discharged from the hospital:” OJB sends out Thank you note to Nigerians (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu After two months in India, Nigerian singer/producer OJB Jezreel is out of hospital. OJB arrived at the hospital on Friday, August 23, for a kidney transplant following a massive campaign for funds to aid his surgery and treatment. The artiste was photographed standing and looking in the best shape he’s looked in... Read More

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August 28, 2013

Ailing producer, OJB Jezreel in India for kidney transplant surgery (PHOTO)

by Oge Okonkwo Treatment has already begun for Nigerian singer/producer OJB Jezreel, as he is pictured in a hospital in India. OJB left Nigeria for India on Friday, August 23, for a kidney transplant after donations were made to facilitate his medical treatment. We wish him a speedy recovery.

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August 20, 2013

Ailing producer OJB Jezreel heads to India for kidney surgery

by ‘Jola Sotubo Erstwhile Nigerian music producer OJB Jezreel has had a very publicized bout with kidney failure. The star, who cried out to the Nigerian public to help him raise funds for treatment and save his life, is finally preparing to leave for India where the transplant surgery will take place. The prolific music... Read More

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“I was scared of dying” – OJB Jezreel opens up on lessons learnt from kidney ailment

by Akan Ido Popular producer, OJB Jezreel, who was recently been in the news soliciting a sum of $100,000 to undergo a kidney surgery in India has received a financial lifeline from the Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi. In an interview with Entertainment Rave Newspapers, the producer opened up on the lessons learnt and other... Read More

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Amaechi fulfils his promise, hands over $100,000 to OJB Jezreel (Report)

by Akan Ido There are unconfirmed reports that the embattled governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi has handed over his pledge of $100,000 to the treatment of popular music producer, OJB Jezreel who is suffering from a kidney condition. According to reports from an online new platform, the publisher of MetroNews online, Femi Davies... Read More

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Why I need $100,000 for kidney transplant – OJB Jezreel responds to actress, Juliet Ibrahim’s probe

by Rachel Ogbu Last week, Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim raised an issue with the amount of money handlers of ailing producer, OJB Jezreel were soliciting from the public. According to reports from OJB’s camp, the producer needed USD100, 000 for a kidney operation in India. But Ibrahim disputed that amount posting this on her Instagram... Read More

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