Today I live in Canada but I was part of the first set of Afritonas. I played as a lone trumpeter in the horns section. I recorded Ajagun Ere. I was at the launching in 1990. Egbon Segun Awe was a great boss. Taught me a lot. Good man. But we didn't part ways very well. Still a great man
I listened to those old songs of chief Ebenezer Obey i thought it was Monday john that played those guitars 🎸 sound. Wow 👏 baba you're so talented and wonderful 👏 ❤ 💖
This interview is as interesting as some of the revelations therein. I have read all the comments made and as such decided to see if I would get anymore information regarding some of the things said by Segun Awe online so that I can have a decently balanced view in terms of my review of the interview. I therefore searched online and actually found out that Ebenezer Obey did an interview a few years back on this issue - His fallout with Segun Awe. Aptly, Segun Awe is right in his account on the reason why he had to leave the Ebenezer Obey band. As stated it was mainly because of remuneration issues which Obey himself acknowledged in his own interview but there was also a general perception from Baba Obey’s point of view that Segun was simply becoming a destabilising factor within & without the band. So, he had to let him go!!! The quarrel lasted for 40yrs. Yanju Adegbite & others formed a reconciliation committee & with Segun Awe the issues that caused the grievance were amicably resolved. This meeting happened in 2019 at Obey’s county home in Abeokuta. Having stated the above, it does not mean that Segun in his interview has not exaggerated some of the events or perhaps misconstrued some of the actions or inaction of his principal who is Obey in this instance. The comment about KSA cannot be taken seriously as this is merely hearsay - third party information. Segun did not have any direct conversation with KSA on the issue of his then released album. Nonetheless, it is fair to say that even at the time Segun thought he could topple both Obey & KSA musically, I dare say that they have already been superbly established in the music world not just in Nigeria but World wide. KSA at that time was already nominated for Grammies & was being signed on Mango records a feat no other Nigerian artiste had achieved as at that time. Indeed Segun Awe is talented but it would seem to me that rather than some of the innocuous reasons stated his ego and self efficacy got the better of him. The take away for me from thé interview as with many others that Nigbati TV have done with other unsung Juju hero’s is that aside from the sheer raw talent that mega stars: Obey & KSA had, they had the special grace of God on their side. It shows what they went through to become established household names. I, sincerely wish Segun Awe all the very best and who knows he could still go on to be the next great Juju King. Thanks for reading!
God bless you. What an analysis! :"Indeed Segun Awe is talented but it would seem to me that rather than some of the innocuous reasons stated his ego and self efficacy got the better of him".
@@OOlasokan First of all, that line is an excerpt from the words of @Bolaji Aborishade, which I agreed to. From Segun Awe's narration, he said he questioned Baba Obey why he should be having meetings with the old band boys separately, and that none of them contributed more to the band that he did...,here I think this is so disrespectful to those old babas like Vasco Dagama, Samson Ogunlade etc. At another point, he was just tearing down the work of his predecessor...like...."Monday John kan ma fin guitar korin ni"...like nothing special...I mean...Monday John..with his wealth of experience...this guy played in board members etc...Overconfidence kills....he said Chief commander didn't want his album to be released bla...bla...and Sunny Ade too acknowledged that his Album would have been a serious threat to theirs....I mean...what's he saying...After Obey & Sunny...the closest to these two are Prince Adekunle....Dele Abiodun...Empror Pick Peters...Segun Adewale and SSP...he's not thinking of competing with those ones...but pitching himself against Obey and Sunny. In conclusion, I think he stepped on many toes in that Obey's band...his problem may not be Obey...because he said the man liked him when they first started...and probably the special treatment he was getting from Obey evoked jealousy among others, especially the old band members. According to the grapevine, band members those days were fetish. Try to watch Baba Simoni Ayelabowo's interview and listen to how he paid accolade to the then band captain , Baba Samson Ogunlade ( who was also the president of Ayinla Omowura Fans' club at some point during his life time). Segun Awe also cited an instance of the rumor of Monday John making attempt on his life...
I agree that this man told his own truth which I appreciate but I feel there are many loopholes in the story.Why will Commander order his record not to be sold?He wasn't even a threat to commander.And why didn't commander stop other band boys who left from selling their records too. At least Yomi Taiwo a former band member formed a band and got Obey's blessings.Its only fair that we should not be economical with the truth and when people always try to paint every story to their advantage, I do not feel comfortable at all because we are all human and no one is infallible.On the issue of him been the best guitarist to play for Obey I also disagree cos rating his works with Paul Tao.I will always pick Tao ahead of him.Just my own personal submission though.
Nobody is perfect. This interview brings out Obey's imperfections as a human being. I love him and everything about him but I also know that all the clean, catholic, big boy image is a mirage.
They should go and bring those that have succeed under them none, shame on them for that. You see them parading thier own children now and supporting them. Is so bad.
I can't believe I watched almost 2 hours, very interesting and thanks to this interviewer, asking the right questions and not interrupting like most do...letting mr Segun do most of the talking...thanks so much...keep it up...gained a new subscriber.
Ejire.......... Your program is no longer a mere interview but a big documentary which is the best. Now we're glad to know some hidden things............ More success sir
From all indications, it is clear Segun Awe is talented but is also vindictive and not willing to take responsibility for his actions. Most of what he said about his Boss and Sunny Ade have been confirmed false and I remembered he recently went back to apologise to Obey. He disrespected a talent like Monday John and does not want to agree Paul Tao, who took over when unceremoniously left Inter Reformers Band. He edited out many truth and aso contradicted himself in this interview. Ejire was mild with him. He will falter under a lie detectors. He even over estimated his abilities. I had a personal chat with him some 10 years ago and I told him some basic truth which he seemed to appreciate. I love his "My Survival " album but he was rebel leader in inter-reformers Band. If he could patronise baba alawo for his stolen money, he could as well do same for someone he was angry with then.
@@yinkadoyinbo5950 Being generalised all the Ekiti's people as traitor was unfair and not healthy on this platform, you don't wanna cause mayhem, do you?
@Debo Alder…. They (artist, actors, musicians etc) all patronised baba alawo at the time because that was the only way they knew, ( all the artist even some GOs said they used juju) but now that they have seen the light they stopped. (funny enough some of them haven’t stopped cos they still feel they need juju for backup sef) but all in all it’s good he narrated all these stories because Segun Awe seems to be at peace with himself and his maker which is the most important.
@@yinkadoyinbo5950 It was erroneous of you to have used the narrative of one man to tag a typical Ekiti man as a traitor. This is unfair and unacceptable.
Very insightful interview. Brings to fore all the insecurities, Bias and Selfishness of your top shot Juju Artistes. There are imperfections in the people you think they’re holy. It was a proven fact that a lot of your stars prevented ppl they see as threats in whatever and every way or form. Emperor Pick Peters, Segun Awe, Micho Ade, etc were unfortunately part of this group. It is a sad reality. Many stars’ career didn’t see the light of day cos your favs went within all available realms to stop 🛑 and end their careers. May God forgive them all.
From his appearance and the way he talks about himself and others he's talented but not mentally sound. He blames conspiracy theories for his challenges but I heard someone who lacks good judgement
You can see this man confirming it that king sunny ade use to pay his boys royalty and Matthew Olojode and Femi Owomoyela were laying ephasis on the issue of loyalty from king sunny ade despite all they've been achieving from him over the years but I will love it if Mr Taiwo ejire oyila the anchor of this program can get baba ksa to hear from him
Great interview with Segun Awe ".Ejire please bring Bob Aladeniyi( former KSA solo guitarist), I believe he is in Akure,Ondo State as well as Segun Ilori, the successor to Bob Aladeniyi (KSA band)., Kind regards
GOOD MORNING GENTLEMAN SEGUN AWE IS WELL KNOWN TO ME IN ADEKINTAN WHEN HE PREGNANT MY GIRLS FRIENDS AND REJECTED THE PREGNANCY WHICH COURSE A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH ME AND THE GIRL A LOT BY AND LARGE SEGUN RAN FASTER THAN IS SHADOW THAT IS ONE OF HIS STARTING PROBLEM ETC
Thanks for all dis interviews with old skool people that we never know they still alive . Me living in Uk 🇬🇧 i always look forward for your programs because you always make me think about home . Thanks lot mate .
Waow the quality of guitar played in the mentioned songs of Chief commander ( Eko ila ; Ota mi dehin lehin mi; wise man; inter reformer) was a significant part of the beauty of the songs. Kudos to Mr Awe! There is a lot of work to be done in area of recognition and compensation for artists that chun out this body of work. It’s not only the band leader that should enjoy royalty but all the musicians on set. Ejire l share your view on this. Your previous guests also feel short changed in this area and it should be critically examined by regulators.
i believe situations like the situation he encountered while trying to leave chief commander's band is part of what killed juju music, the big artistes made it difficult for the new ones to emerge, their band members creativity were stifled so they wont go independent. In Alhaji Timmy's interview he spoke about how he couldn't publicly work with other artistes even though he was no more a member of KSA's band.
The man may be on a right side but to me not 100%. I think obey started his church ministry over 30years ago before Segun Awe even start his own music, so I did not believe all he said about his boss (Obey). I don’t agree / believe that Obey would be an obstacle to his (Segun)career.
As humans we can't see beyond the physical, the fact that someone has a church does not mean he is perfect. Chief Obey is a good man but that does not mean he's infallible, only God is perfect. For example, sinachi's husband is a pastor, but would you know he was beating his wife until the last beating that sent the woman to the great beyond? Also when it comes to business, people can go to any length to destroy any form of rivalry. Generally musicians don't like their band members to be independent or become greater than them
Alagidi omo Ekiti. 🤣🤣🤣. I respect him more when he said 'mo paro', very honest man. Actually, Obey invited him just to use him for the album, very smart move. His talent is actually more on supporting roles and he would have been the leader of the band now. Now I am going to start taking note of the guitar rhythms in Obey's songs of the era he played. Ejire, you are doing a very great job.
@@NigbatiTV Normally your titles are okay.But for this video,it is very poor.This is a fantastic video.I have seen this video for months and didnt click on it because the title was not appealing.I didnt know who Segun Awe was. Pls edit this title and change it to Ebenezer Obey's most controversial or best guitarist.Something along those lines.Obey is the keyword.It is why thousands of people will click on the video. It is called SEO(Search engine optimization). This video deserves loads of views.Cheers
As great as this man would have being in his life, Lack of adequate education, stubbornness, and wrong association might have contributed to his life troubles; but he is very good at what he does if it is true that he played those rhythms in Obeys albums.
This is an in depth and absorbing interview. I remember asking you to let your juju music guitarist interviewees play during interview sessions and you promised to follow through. Thank you for keeping your promise. Please, bring Pa Bob Aladeniyi and Bob Ohiri for interview. I want to see them play guitar. Regards.
I like Mr.Segun Awe's truthfulness on his partronage of Babalawo during his battles. However, I think he unleashed his ambition with a wrong strategy. He is a bunch of talent but needs to be protected to sprout fully. I wish him all the best in his endeavors
Please, can you bring Bob Aladeniyi, Tony Adex, Expensive Olubi, Dele Ojo, Idowu Animasahun, Captain Jide Ojo, Any band member of Decency Oladunni Odugunwa, Juju Rock Master Micho Ade, member of Obakoso Duro Ladipo Group etc? God bless you.
Noted. We have interviewed Baba Micho Ade, Baba Idowu Animashaun and we are on Bob Aladeniyi. Please check our library for these interesting interviews . The others will be added to our bucket list. Thanks for watching!
Down to earth interview. Life is hard. But why are good things hard to do in this life. He had his own share of life's hardships. So some people are cool outside and hot inside. You can't believe that his boss can be ruthlessly jealous.
Great Interview but Segun Awe needs to imbibe some diplomacy, I read his interview on Obey many years ago, so many unprintable things were said, it is fair we hear the other side of the story. Anyway, time is a healer, he should forget about all these acrimonious issues and move on. Monday John has passed on, he can't react to this interview. Everybody has a story tell. Ejire Oyila, continue to dish out great stuff, you are doing well.
Bro, truth must be told while baba is alive to denounce it. We need to know the fact now that these people are alive, nothing like imbibe with diplomacy sir, o ye ka mo otito, Alhaji Iyanda Sawaba (of blessed memory) spoke about the fight between him and alhaji agba. Let's know the truth and we're here to learn
We now know the reason the Fuji genre has multiple talents today. The Juju leading musicians out of greed and selfishness retarded the growth of upcoming musicians. Unfortunately, the juju music will die with them. Mr.Fuji, Barrister omo Balogun, may his soul rest in peace. He grew the music and supported upcoming fuji musicians room to succeed.
what has fuji offered the world? cheap, street music. Juju is not all comers affair, it is strictly talent based. Is RNB dead because of the rise of HIP-HOP? The former is talent based and the latter does not require grit.
@ Olu Ola… don’t forget chief Ebenezer Obey is human too and will have his shortcomings like all of us. Also remember he is a business man too and will do everything within his power to ensure he remains at the top and makes profit…. Like the proverb says - ‘isale oro nii egbin’.
@@solzmama679 I understand where you are coming from but you can’t block person because you want to stay on the top or profit as you said, Chief Ebenezer Obey action very bad in is issues am sure he will regret it now.
Elejire and other crews, thanks for the good job on these artists. I'm one of diehard Obey's fans and i'm not happy to hear that Obey is not taking good care of these valuable band members, despite the fact that these guys are doing a great jobs playing their assignments instruments. However, Nigbati if you can bring some other Obey members for interview, we will be happy. Sunday Fadugba, Francis Aluko, Abiodun Koleosho, Gabriel Adedeji, Lai Yunusa, Baba akilapa, and some other living members. Thanks again for your great jobs.
@Adisa Shaffi, thanks for your reply and opinion, even though I can't find your reply anymore, it's possible that TH-cam deleted it, but I have replied to your observations about the Celestial church, it is under my original comment. God bless you, your family and all your efforts.
Wow, Ejire you know your job, you know what you are doing and you are very good at it, please keep it up, may the Almighty God continue to help you.. With love from Moses Adeyemi Atokan
Being a leader, it takes some hard decisions to birth a vision, which might be seen as selfish or wicked to outsiders. The leader is the vision maker and followers owe the leader consistent loyalty- until such is ready to move on. I enjoyed learning of all these chaotic moments that gave birth to the most sublime and luxurious sounds ever. It may sound wicked but remember, Segun Awe was so talented under Obey, but when he left, his skill was still intact, but impact was not felt as much anymore. At the end of the day, education matters. Band members should have a contract that will protect their interests. Most bandmembers have been left out of the reward of their labors. In a musical style like juju music, the beauty of the music is in the intangibles that can only be expressed through sustained moments of camaraderie.
All them band leaders in Nigeria treat their band boys like s****t,Even him uncle Segun Awe isn't different, No exceptions,they all have this crazy syndrome of insecurity.How on earth you treat band boys with great potentials like dogs and have the enffrontery to threaten them not to leave your band, i dont get it.Uncle Segun had opportunities inspite of his ordeal with Chief Ebenezer Obey,but he was so big headed, greedy and very fetish at some point in his life, I hope he has changed from his old ways.Nobody is a Saint. Let us give some level of kudos to Ebenezer Obey, because among those big act who rock juju music in the 70s 80s and 90s Obey is the only juju musician whose Some of his band boys rose to the level of a successful band leaders.The likes of Yk Ajao,Sir Shina Peters,Dayo Kujore, Olu Fajemirokun,Alex Zitto,Segun Awe,Monday John,Folorunsho Peperente, took tutorage under Ebenezer Obey at some point in their lives.Can you say the same about King Sunny Ade?The answer is NO.You dere not copy Sunny Ade style of music let alone leaving his band to form you own band those days.The only juju musician who copied sunny ade style of music and got away with it is Admiral Dele Abiodun, Who up till date is regarded a Sunny Ade boy and he never exceeded that level.Many juju musician who tried to compete with Sunny Ade those day paid with their lives or their music career, Handsome Wale Abiodun lost his life,Ahuja Bello almost lost his life in a ghastly motor accident which eventually led to the lost of his legs and his music career,Ajib Mayor lost his life,Swing Pawpaw lost his life and Ade Olusayo,Micho Ade,Emperor Pick Peters and even Bob Aladeniyi had failed musical career.It was Sir Shina Peters who finally broke the jinx and that was because he banished himself from singing and playing the guitar on stage at same time.
For me Obey and sunny are the same, those people you mentioned from Obey when you hear thier story you will be shocked. Akuko gagara ti o fe ki kekere ko ni gbogbo won, if care is not taking juju music will die. Where is Sakara, Apala etc.
In all of this, all I can say is that uncle segun awe, was the architect of his own misfortune, concerning the not so good relationship between him and baba commander Ebenezer obey fabiyi 1) you don't bite the finger that fed you: he wanting to go and create another band while still working with baba, is an example of biting the finger that fed him, if you want to disengage from an organization, there are rules and procedures that guides one to do that. An act which commands blessings from the God and the boss you work with. When you are exting a place don't bang the door, because you might need to use that same door again, exit with care. 2) Respect those before you: in all he as been saying, he address baba just as he is addressing his age mate, in yoruba contextual terms, that is very wrong, even when an elder offends you, respectfully express your feelings. 3) Be discreet in words and actions: Not all words are meant to be said, you call someone. Your boss or father in music 🎶, never put such one in a bad light settle things within and speak no ills about such people. He should let go of the past and face the future, meet baba before he passes and make amends if you have not done so sir, and let him pray for you. Remain blessed 🙌 in Jesus name 🙏.
So he should tell lies. Someone talking with names for reference purposes even confronting the chief himself. Became room-less, demobilize his products, threatening to take his car etc please how does he suppose to talk o
He did not bite the finger that fed him . Obey said , he was going to stop live show and only rely on recording music only. It was Obey's action that precipitated Awe's reaction.
@@oluomoagbala235 Even if baba said that, he still as the right to inform him formally of his intentions so baba can be prepared to find an alternative. He won't have gone through all he went through if he had done the needful.
Aspiring to be your own boss is biting the fingers that fed you? If so, why is not so talented Tolu Obey singing his father's song verbatim with Obey' support? Omo olomo lo je abegunde.
@@adesuyiabbey6870 We had our suspicion, Segun only confirms what we have always suspected. All the juju musicians under the tutelage of Obey never reached stardom. Idowu Animashaun was sent out of LAGOS by Obey + Sunny through diabolical means. Obey should come out and state his own side of the story. We love his music and the love for him personally will be diminished by these allegations. Abanije eniyan, to ba eniyan kiri, ijo ti o ba dekun ati banije , la o ba o je--- Obey song. When shina Peter rose with Ijo Shina, Sunny jealously released . Mo daa agbada nla, mo wo ewu oye........aroko bi elegberun meta.... egbe isu ko ni iyan.
He might not be telling lies. He might just be telling the story the way he believed it to be, whereas it might not be the versions all the people he dealt with viewed it.
@ejire nigbati, Segun Awe's story is true, especially the Celestial church aspect, a lot of people know him very well in Celestial church, one of them that I know very well is a shepherd in charge of a parish in Jakande estate, Lekki.
Talking about Celestial Churches, sorry to say this, Celestial Churches are full of criminal individuals members both males and females, i was talking from my experience. They are so corrupted, i don't think Celestial Churche is a Church of God.
@Adisa Shaffi, thanks for your reply and also your opinion about the Celestial church, even though I can't find the reply again, I want you to know that good and bad people are everywhere, they are not restricted to a particular place, sect tribe or culture, king David, when he took another man's wife and instigated his death which church does he attend, what about Judas Iscariot, there are people that also have negative or positive experiences in other churches and places, my advice is that, we should all endeavour to read the Bible as Christians so that no one can lead us astray, when you are conversant with the word of God, you will know if what you are being told is right or wrong. God bless you, your family and all that are yours.
Today I live in Canada but I was part of the first set of Afritonas. I played as a lone trumpeter in the horns section. I recorded Ajagun Ere. I was at the launching in 1990. Egbon Segun Awe was a great boss. Taught me a lot. Good man. But we didn't part ways very well. Still a great man
I listened to those old songs of chief Ebenezer Obey i thought it was Monday john that played those guitars 🎸 sound. Wow 👏 baba you're so talented and wonderful 👏 ❤ 💖
He’s a good story teller.
Kudos to Ejire eyila. Watching with keen interest from a great country of Ireland 🇮🇪
Oh my God. This man is beautiful in spirit.
Segun's comments are very convincing, the gentleman is saying the truth. He mentions names and events to back up his interview.
This interview is as interesting as some of the revelations therein. I have read all the comments made and as such decided to see if I would get anymore information regarding some of the things said by Segun Awe online so that I can have a decently balanced view in terms of my review of the interview. I therefore searched online and actually found out that Ebenezer Obey did an interview a few years back on this issue - His fallout with Segun Awe.
Aptly, Segun Awe is right in his account on the reason why he had to leave the Ebenezer Obey band. As stated it was mainly because of remuneration issues which Obey himself acknowledged in his own interview but there was also a general perception from Baba Obey’s point of view that Segun was simply becoming a destabilising factor within & without the band. So, he had to let him go!!!
The quarrel lasted for 40yrs. Yanju Adegbite & others formed a reconciliation committee & with Segun Awe the issues that caused the grievance were amicably resolved. This meeting happened in 2019 at Obey’s county home in Abeokuta.
Having stated the above, it does not mean that Segun in his interview has not exaggerated some of the events or perhaps misconstrued some of the actions or inaction of his principal who is Obey in this instance.
The comment about KSA cannot be taken seriously as this is merely hearsay - third party information. Segun did not have any direct conversation with KSA on the issue of his then released album.
Nonetheless, it is fair to say that even at the time Segun thought he could topple both Obey & KSA musically, I dare say that they have already been superbly established in the music world not just in Nigeria but World wide. KSA at that time was already nominated for Grammies & was being signed on Mango records a feat no other Nigerian artiste had achieved as at that time. Indeed Segun Awe is talented but it would seem to me that rather than some of the innocuous reasons stated his ego and self efficacy got the better of him. The take away for me from thé interview as with many others that Nigbati TV have done with other unsung Juju hero’s is that aside from the sheer raw talent that mega stars: Obey & KSA had, they had the special grace of God on their side. It shows what they went through to become established household names. I, sincerely wish Segun Awe all the very best and who knows he could still go on to be the next great Juju King. Thanks for reading!
Wow! Bravo! Bravo!! Bravo!!! This is why we do what with do! Enlightened viewers are the pride of any media outlet. God bless sir!
God bless you for your analysis! Very informative.
God bless you. What an analysis! :"Indeed Segun Awe is talented but it would seem to me that rather than some of the innocuous reasons stated his ego and self efficacy got the better of him".
@@gbadeboabayomi9241 How? Can you explain or point out an area of the interview the depict Mr. Awe as being egoistic?
@@OOlasokan First of all, that line is an excerpt from the words of @Bolaji Aborishade, which I agreed to.
From Segun Awe's narration, he said he questioned Baba Obey why he should be having meetings with the old band boys separately, and that none of them contributed more to the band that he did...,here I think this is so disrespectful to those old babas like Vasco Dagama, Samson Ogunlade etc. At another point, he was just tearing down the work of his predecessor...like...."Monday John kan ma fin guitar korin ni"...like nothing special...I mean...Monday John..with his wealth of experience...this guy played in board members etc...Overconfidence kills....he said Chief commander didn't want his album to be released bla...bla...and Sunny Ade too acknowledged that his Album would have been a serious threat to theirs....I mean...what's he saying...After Obey & Sunny...the closest to these two are Prince Adekunle....Dele Abiodun...Empror Pick Peters...Segun Adewale and SSP...he's not thinking of competing with those ones...but pitching himself against Obey and Sunny.
In conclusion, I think he stepped on many toes in that Obey's band...his problem may not be Obey...because he said the man liked him when they first started...and probably the special treatment he was getting from Obey evoked jealousy among others, especially the old band members. According to the grapevine, band members those days were fetish. Try to watch Baba Simoni Ayelabowo's interview and listen to how he paid accolade to the then band captain , Baba Samson Ogunlade ( who was also the president of Ayinla Omowura Fans' club at some point during his life time). Segun Awe also cited an instance of the rumor of Monday John making attempt on his life...
I agree that this man told his own truth which I appreciate but I feel there are many loopholes in the story.Why will Commander order his record not to be sold?He wasn't even a threat to commander.And why didn't commander stop other band boys who left from selling their records too. At least Yomi Taiwo a former band member formed a band and got Obey's blessings.Its only fair that we should not be economical with the truth and when people always try to paint every story to their advantage, I do not feel comfortable at all because we are all human and no one is infallible.On the issue of him been the best guitarist to play for Obey I also disagree cos rating his works with Paul Tao.I will always pick Tao ahead of him.Just my own personal submission though.
Yeah everyone as their part and time .
Nobody is perfect. This interview brings out Obey's imperfections as a human being. I love him and everything about him but I also know that all the clean, catholic, big boy image is a mirage.
Ejire self dey confused because the man is saying the truth
Ejire, please, I want you to bring the Chief commander Ebenezer Obey to this program. To let us know what happened between him and Segun Awe. Thanks.
We’ve been on it. Olorun a fun wa se!
Most of these band leaders are cruel.
Obey and sunny Ade are greedy and horrible to their boys.
They should go and bring those that have succeed under them none, shame on them for that. You see them parading thier own children now and supporting them. Is so bad.
I can't believe I watched almost 2 hours, very interesting and thanks to this interviewer, asking the right questions and not interrupting like most do...letting mr Segun do most of the talking...thanks so much...keep it up...gained a new subscriber.
Our pleasure!
Very interesting and detailed. Kudos to your good works sir.
These episodes are gradually turning into a documentary for future generations. 👍👍
Many thanks! Ese adupe!
Ejire.......... Your program is no longer a mere interview but a big documentary which is the best. Now we're glad to know some hidden things............ More success sir
Thanks for watching sir!
From all indications, it is clear Segun Awe is talented but is also vindictive and not willing to take responsibility for his actions. Most of what he said about his Boss and Sunny Ade have been confirmed false and I remembered he recently went back to apologise to Obey. He disrespected a talent like Monday John and does not want to agree Paul Tao, who took over when unceremoniously left Inter Reformers Band. He edited out many truth and aso contradicted himself in this interview. Ejire was mild with him. He will falter under a lie detectors.
He even over estimated his abilities. I had a personal chat with him some 10 years ago and I told him some basic truth which he seemed to appreciate. I love his "My Survival " album but he was rebel leader in inter-reformers Band. If he could patronise baba alawo for his stolen money, he could as well do same for someone he was angry with then.
Thank you for the insight. Like the saying goes, there are two sides to a story. Enlightened viewers like you keep us going.
@@yinkadoyinbo5950 Being generalised all the Ekiti's people as traitor was unfair and not healthy on this platform, you don't wanna cause mayhem, do you?
Hmmmm
@Debo Alder…. They (artist, actors, musicians etc) all patronised baba alawo at the time because that was the only way they knew, ( all the artist even some GOs said they used juju) but now that they have seen the light they stopped. (funny enough some of them haven’t stopped cos they still feel they need juju for backup sef) but all in all it’s good he narrated all these stories because Segun Awe seems to be at peace with himself and his maker which is the most important.
@@yinkadoyinbo5950 It was erroneous of you to have used the narrative of one man to tag a typical Ekiti man as a traitor. This is unfair and unacceptable.
And funny enough, I'm watching this on May 5, 2022. 11:11 pm.
lOVE IT!
Very insightful interview. Brings to fore all the insecurities, Bias and Selfishness of your top shot Juju Artistes. There are imperfections in the people you think they’re holy. It was a proven fact that a lot of your stars prevented ppl they see as threats in whatever and every way or form. Emperor Pick Peters, Segun Awe, Micho Ade, etc were unfortunately part of this group. It is a sad reality. Many stars’ career didn’t see the light of day cos your favs went within all available realms to stop 🛑 and end their careers. May God forgive them all.
This man is innocently innocent. May GOD see you through
From his appearance and the way he talks about himself and others he's talented but not mentally sound. He blames conspiracy theories for his challenges but I heard someone who lacks good judgement
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You can see this man confirming it that king sunny ade use to pay his boys royalty and Matthew Olojode and Femi Owomoyela were laying ephasis on the issue of loyalty from king sunny ade despite all they've been achieving from him over the years but I will love it if Mr Taiwo ejire oyila the anchor of this program can get baba ksa to hear from him
I have the cassette tape of the intro song he sang (See alafia ni?). Great music.
Great interview with Segun Awe ".Ejire please bring Bob Aladeniyi( former KSA solo guitarist), I believe he is in Akure,Ondo State as well as Segun Ilori, the successor to Bob Aladeniyi (KSA band)., Kind regards
Thanks sir. We add it to our plan!
Sebun ilori is now in Chicago in USA.
@@K12388 yes
@@NigbatiTV when are you bringing him ??
GOOD MORNING GENTLEMAN SEGUN AWE IS WELL KNOWN TO ME IN ADEKINTAN WHEN HE PREGNANT MY GIRLS FRIENDS AND REJECTED THE PREGNANCY WHICH COURSE A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH ME AND THE GIRL A LOT BY AND LARGE SEGUN RAN FASTER THAN IS SHADOW THAT IS ONE OF HIS STARTING PROBLEM ETC
Thanks for all dis interviews with old skool people that we never know they still alive . Me living in Uk 🇬🇧 i always look forward for your programs because you always make me think about home . Thanks lot mate .
Glad you are enjoying them
Waow the quality of guitar played in the mentioned songs of Chief commander ( Eko ila ; Ota mi dehin lehin mi; wise man; inter reformer) was a significant part of the beauty of the songs. Kudos to Mr Awe! There is a lot of work to be done in area of recognition and compensation for artists that chun out this body of work. It’s not only the band leader that should enjoy royalty but all the musicians on set. Ejire l share your view on this. Your previous guests also feel short changed in this area and it should be critically examined by regulators.
Well said sir!
Fantastic interview 👏. Please can you interview Bob Aladeniyi. Ejire is the best 👌.
Thanks. We will add it to our bucket list.
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Quite interesting interview.
i believe situations like the situation he encountered while trying to leave chief commander's band is part of what killed juju music, the big artistes made it difficult for the new ones to emerge, their band members creativity were stifled so they wont go independent. In Alhaji Timmy's interview he spoke about how he couldn't publicly work with other artistes even though he was no more a member of KSA's band.
Hmmm
The man may be on a right side but to me not 100%. I think obey started his church ministry over 30years ago before Segun Awe even start his own music, so I did not believe all he said about his boss (Obey). I don’t agree / believe that Obey would be an obstacle to his (Segun)career.
Well said!
As humans we can't see beyond the physical, the fact that someone has a church does not mean he is perfect. Chief Obey is a good man but that does not mean he's infallible, only God is perfect. For example, sinachi's husband is a pastor, but would you know he was beating his wife until the last beating that sent the woman to the great beyond? Also when it comes to business, people can go to any length to destroy any form of rivalry. Generally musicians don't like their band members to be independent or become greater than them
Alagidi omo Ekiti. 🤣🤣🤣. I respect him more when he said 'mo paro', very honest man.
Actually, Obey invited him just to use him for the album, very smart move.
His talent is actually more on supporting roles and he would have been the leader of the band now.
Now I am going to start taking note of the guitar rhythms in Obey's songs of the era he played.
Ejire, you are doing a very great job.
Thanks ejire for bringing segun Awe,I had been wanted to see him way back since 1994,even on TV interview
Glad we made it happen!
@@NigbatiTV Normally your titles are okay.But for this video,it is very poor.This is a fantastic video.I have seen this video for months and didnt click on it because the title was not appealing.I didnt know who Segun Awe was.
Pls edit this title and change it to Ebenezer Obey's most controversial or best guitarist.Something along those lines.Obey is the keyword.It is why thousands of people will click on the video.
It is called SEO(Search engine optimization).
This video deserves loads of views.Cheers
A great african talent 👏
I love him so much
Yoruba language is the best
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As great as this man would have being in his life, Lack of adequate education, stubbornness, and wrong association might have contributed to his life troubles; but he is very good at what he does if it is true that he played those rhythms in Obeys albums.
You're correct. Well talented but highly superstitious visiting babalawo and white garment church and wrong life decisions
Very Inspiring. God bless this interviewer for reviving glories.
Thanks for watching!
I watched Dele Akande's interview recently. Am happy that Daddy Segun Awe mentioned his name now.Baba Dele Akande is the son of Baba Abiye in Ede.
This is an in depth and absorbing interview. I remember asking you to let your juju music guitarist interviewees play during interview sessions and you promised to follow through. Thank you for keeping your promise. Please, bring Pa Bob Aladeniyi and Bob Ohiri for interview. I want to see them play guitar. Regards.
Thank you for the critic and inspiration. We've added them to our bucket list.
I like Mr.Segun Awe's truthfulness on his partronage of Babalawo during his battles. However, I think he unleashed his ambition with a wrong strategy. He is a bunch of talent but needs to be protected to sprout fully. I wish him all the best in his endeavors
He tried to hide the Babalawo aspect but you too caught it...
Mr Ejire Keep up the Good Work 👏.
It would be great if You Subtitle all your Incoming Videos for other interested Tribe
Noted
Amen ljmn Amen 🙏
Amen
Please, can you bring Bob Aladeniyi, Tony Adex, Expensive Olubi, Dele Ojo, Idowu Animasahun, Captain Jide Ojo, Any band member of Decency Oladunni Odugunwa, Juju Rock Master Micho Ade, member of Obakoso Duro Ladipo Group etc? God bless you.
Noted. We have interviewed Baba Micho Ade, Baba Idowu Animashaun and we are on Bob Aladeniyi. Please check our library for these interesting interviews . The others will be added to our bucket list. Thanks for watching!
Down to earth interview. Life is hard. But why are good things hard to do in this life. He had his own share of life's hardships. So some people are cool outside and hot inside. You can't believe that his boss can be ruthlessly jealous.
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He mentioned Dele Akande. That's Baba Abiye son. He is still in Ede. Please bring in on your show. Thank you.
Thank you for the info
Please title of this obey song
The Best Interview So Far. I love you uncle Sege.
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Wooooowwwww!!! Yoruba!!!!
Great Interview but Segun Awe needs to imbibe some diplomacy, I read his interview on Obey many years ago, so many unprintable things were said, it is fair we hear the other side of the story. Anyway, time is a healer, he should forget about all these acrimonious issues and move on. Monday John has passed on, he can't react to this interview. Everybody has a story tell. Ejire Oyila, continue to dish out great stuff, you are doing well.
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Bro, truth must be told while baba is alive to denounce it. We need to know the fact now that these people are alive, nothing like imbibe with diplomacy sir, o ye ka mo otito, Alhaji Iyanda Sawaba (of blessed memory) spoke about the fight between him and alhaji agba. Let's know the truth and we're here to learn
Please why are we not hearing you again?
he talked like a woman sha but his first lp was very melodious with sax. No where to be found?
Nigbati TV you are doing well
Thank you sir!
LAW 1. DO NOT OUTSHINE YOUR MASTER... Aiye le gannnn
Hmmm, well said!
I like this man
Il faut écrire un livre et tu vas le vendre énormément...
Qui!!!
Great interview, but we need to hear the other side. Ejire should work on this. Kudos to Nigbati TV and crew.
Thanks for watching. We are working endlessly to make that happen.
Wow! I love this story.
Elejire, I always enjoy you. I love your style of interview. You are the best
Thank you sir
Lovely interview as usual. Very interesting and insightful as usual. Glad he told his story.
Glad you enjoyed it
This man is very concise. He is a good narrator.
We now know the reason the Fuji genre has multiple talents today. The Juju leading musicians out of greed and selfishness retarded the growth of upcoming musicians. Unfortunately, the juju music will die with them. Mr.Fuji, Barrister omo Balogun, may his soul rest in peace. He grew the music and supported upcoming fuji musicians room to succeed.
what has fuji offered the world? cheap, street music. Juju is not all comers affair, it is strictly talent based. Is RNB dead because of the rise of HIP-HOP? The former is talent based and the latter does not require grit.
I agreed with you 💯 percent.
That's why we're hearing fuji here n there. Selfishness and greed.
Lovely .. keep them coming boss… I love these down memory lane stories .. the names of the cars
Glad you like them!
Great interview!!! Lots of useful info for generations to come. Well done Ejire and co. Your TH-cam channel is like a history channel. Kudos!! 💯
Thanks so much!
After I heard is interview am done with Chief Ebenezer Obey his a horrible person, see his life now God not sleeping
@ Olu Ola… don’t forget chief Ebenezer Obey is human too and will have his shortcomings like all of us. Also remember he is a business man too and will do everything within his power to ensure he remains at the top and makes profit…. Like the proverb says - ‘isale oro nii egbin’.
Well said @solz mama!
@@solzmama679 I understand where you are coming from but you can’t block person because you want to stay on the top or profit as you said, Chief Ebenezer Obey action very bad in is issues am sure he will regret it now.
Me too. To the extent of making him homeless... even mentioning names for reference purposes, that's complete wickedness
How can you conclude like this?
Ejire you’re awesome. I like the way you ask questions. Keep it up.
Thank you, we will!
Elejire and other crews, thanks for the good job on these artists. I'm one of diehard Obey's fans and i'm not happy to hear that Obey is not taking good care of these valuable band members, despite the fact that these guys are doing a great jobs playing their assignments instruments. However, Nigbati if you can bring some other Obey members for interview, we will be happy. Sunday Fadugba, Francis Aluko, Abiodun Koleosho, Gabriel Adedeji, Lai Yunusa, Baba akilapa, and some other living members. Thanks again for your great jobs.
@Adisa Shaffi, thanks for your reply and opinion, even though I can't find your reply anymore, it's possible that TH-cam deleted it, but I have replied to your observations about the Celestial church, it is under my original comment. God bless you, your family and all your efforts.
@Adisa Shaffi thank you for watching sir. There are two sides to every story, hopefully we would hear from the other guys. Olorun a fun wa se!
Wow, Ejire you know your job, you know what you are doing and you are very good at it, please keep it up, may the Almighty God continue to help you.. With love from Moses Adeyemi Atokan
Thank you, I will
Laughing
Can’t wait to bring here Bob Ohiri from KSA band
Noted.
Bob Ohiri is late. He died nearly 10 years ago.
Very interesting...
Very!
Sorry to say this, Obey is somewhat wicked
it is more of selfishness.
They're just using Christ to cover up when they die then all the secret will be expose
Don’t let’s give a judgement hearing just one side of the story? He may not be saying the whole truth!
Being a leader, it takes some hard decisions to birth a vision, which might be seen as selfish or wicked to outsiders. The leader is the vision maker and followers owe the leader consistent loyalty- until such is ready to move on. I enjoyed learning of all these chaotic moments that gave birth to the most sublime and luxurious sounds ever. It may sound wicked but remember, Segun Awe was so talented under Obey, but when he left, his skill was still intact, but impact was not felt as much anymore. At the end of the day, education matters. Band members should have a contract that will protect their interests. Most bandmembers have been left out of the reward of their labors. In a musical style like juju music, the beauty of the music is in the intangibles that can only be expressed through sustained moments of camaraderie.
Bàbá Ṣẹgun Awe...very honest man. Ojú tí rí! ❤
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All them band leaders in Nigeria treat their band boys like s****t,Even him uncle Segun Awe isn't different, No exceptions,they all have this crazy syndrome of insecurity.How on earth you treat band boys with great potentials like dogs and have the enffrontery to threaten them not to leave your band, i dont get it.Uncle Segun had opportunities inspite of his ordeal with Chief Ebenezer Obey,but he was so big headed, greedy and very fetish at some point in his life, I hope he has changed from his old ways.Nobody is a Saint. Let us give some level of kudos to Ebenezer Obey, because among those big act who rock juju music in the 70s 80s and 90s Obey is the only juju musician whose Some of his band boys rose to the level of a successful band leaders.The likes of Yk Ajao,Sir Shina Peters,Dayo Kujore, Olu Fajemirokun,Alex Zitto,Segun Awe,Monday John,Folorunsho Peperente, took tutorage under Ebenezer Obey at some point in their lives.Can you say the same about King Sunny Ade?The answer is NO.You dere not copy Sunny Ade style of music let alone leaving his band to form you own band those days.The only juju musician who copied sunny ade style of music and got away with it is Admiral Dele Abiodun, Who up till date is regarded a Sunny Ade boy and he never exceeded that level.Many juju musician who tried to compete with Sunny Ade those day paid with their lives or their music career, Handsome Wale Abiodun lost his life,Ahuja Bello almost lost his life in a ghastly motor accident which eventually led to the lost of his legs and his music career,Ajib Mayor lost his life,Swing Pawpaw lost his life and Ade Olusayo,Micho Ade,Emperor Pick Peters and even Bob Aladeniyi had failed musical career.It was Sir Shina Peters who finally broke the jinx and that was because he banished himself from singing and playing the guitar on stage at same time.
For me Obey and sunny are the same, those people you mentioned from Obey when you hear thier story you will be shocked. Akuko gagara ti o fe ki kekere ko ni gbogbo won, if care is not taking juju music will die. Where is Sakara, Apala etc.
What's this man name
His name is Segun Awe.
@@deboalder What do you want his name for? If to help, you need his number too which you can get toward the end of the interview.
In all of this, all I can say is that uncle segun awe, was the architect of his own misfortune, concerning the not so good relationship between him and baba commander Ebenezer obey fabiyi
1) you don't bite the finger that fed you: he wanting to go and create another band while still working with baba, is an example of biting the finger that fed him, if you want to disengage from an organization, there are rules and procedures that guides one to do that. An act which commands blessings from the God and the boss you work with. When you are exting a place don't bang the door, because you might need to use that same door again, exit with care.
2) Respect those before you: in all he as been saying, he address baba just as he is addressing his age mate, in yoruba contextual terms, that is very wrong, even when an elder offends you, respectfully express your feelings.
3) Be discreet in words and actions: Not all words are meant to be said, you call someone. Your boss or father in music 🎶, never put such one in a bad light settle things within and speak no ills about such people.
He should let go of the past and face the future, meet baba before he passes and make amends if you have not done so sir, and let him pray for you. Remain blessed 🙌 in Jesus name 🙏.
So he should tell lies. Someone talking with names for reference purposes even confronting the chief himself. Became room-less, demobilize his products, threatening to take his car etc please how does he suppose to talk o
He did not bite the finger that fed him . Obey said , he was going to stop live show and only rely on recording music only. It was Obey's action that precipitated Awe's reaction.
@@oluomoagbala235 Even if baba said that, he still as the right to inform him formally of his intentions so baba can be prepared to find an alternative. He won't have gone through all he went through if he had done the needful.
Aspiring to be your own boss is biting the fingers that fed you? If so, why is not so talented Tolu Obey singing his father's song verbatim with Obey' support? Omo olomo lo je abegunde.
@@adesuyiabbey6870 We had our suspicion, Segun only confirms what we have always suspected. All the juju musicians under the tutelage of Obey never reached stardom. Idowu Animashaun was sent out of LAGOS by Obey + Sunny through diabolical means. Obey should come out and state his own side of the story. We love his music and the love for him personally will be diminished by these allegations. Abanije eniyan, to ba eniyan kiri, ijo ti o ba dekun ati banije , la o ba o je--- Obey song. When shina Peter rose with Ijo Shina, Sunny jealously released . Mo daa agbada nla, mo wo ewu oye........aroko bi elegberun meta.... egbe isu ko ni iyan.
@segunawe, how can we reach you sir?
His phone number can be seen towards the end of the interview
Thanks
I couldn't believe Segun will be telling all this lies. Though some are true but most of it are lies.
Do u know segun Awe very well,are u part of the band,
@@babatundeadebayo1526 I'm not I'm current on this issue then and also a guitarist and played with top artists that's how I know
Do u Know segun Awe,are u part of the band
He might not be telling lies. He might just be telling the story the way he believed it to be, whereas it might not be the versions all the people he dealt with viewed it.
I believe him why because he was mentioning names for reference purposes
@ejire nigbati, Segun Awe's story is true, especially the Celestial church aspect, a lot of people know him very well in Celestial church, one of them that I know very well is a shepherd in charge of a parish in Jakande estate, Lekki.
Talking about Celestial Churches, sorry to say this, Celestial Churches are full of criminal individuals members both males and females, i was talking from my experience. They are so corrupted, i don't think Celestial Churche is a Church of God.
@Adisa Shaffi, thanks for your reply and also your opinion about the Celestial church, even though I can't find the reply again, I want you to know that good and bad people are everywhere, they are not restricted to a particular place, sect tribe or culture, king David, when he took another man's wife and instigated his death which church does he attend, what about Judas Iscariot, there are people that also have negative or positive experiences in other churches and places, my advice is that, we should all endeavour to read the Bible as Christians so that no one can lead us astray, when you are conversant with the word of God, you will know if what you are being told is right or wrong. God bless you, your family and all that are yours.
Thanks for your contribution to the discussion Ogbeni Jeje Michael
Well said @Jeje Michael
You’re the architect of all your problems.
I don't think so, those big shot hardly want any one to rise, especially some one under them before, they always want them to be there for life.
Life lessons.