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Re: I Would Have Been Richer Than Dangote, But...—obesere by Goodchaid61: 5:07pm On May 20, 2018
But I'm not
Re: I Would Have Been Richer Than Dangote, But...—obesere by roqrules04(m): 5:08pm On May 20, 2018
There is always a but grin

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Re: I Would Have Been Richer Than Dangote, But...—obesere by Pentools(m): 5:09pm On May 20, 2018
I would wouldie would've ...

Just same way I would've been the one doing and producing all those movie boyega did n produced embarassed

Re: I Would Have Been Richer Than Dangote, But...—obesere by Jethrolite(m): 5:09pm On May 20, 2018
Cocaine at work.
Re: I Would Have Been Richer Than Dangote, But...—obesere by Oritsewhandey(m): 5:10pm On May 20, 2018
[quote author=MrsNwaAmaikpe post=67724719] shocked shocked

Look at his big mouth like "richer than Dangote"


Even music icons and legends like Fela and King Sunny Ade cant make such bogus claims not talk of a perennial womanizer like you.

The only thing you show forth in your music is women twerking which is available on facebook and youtube these days....
............................................................................................

Sad to know many domestic training were skipped over you, since you were born! So gutterly are thoughts that creep through and out of your mind.

So low and 5% rated are your serial ghetto comments.
Pity your spermatozoa wasn't wasted at the needed time. Just jump to comment with frenzy-ridden-leprotic fingers, all in the name of submitting views, amongst logical humans.

That dude you insulted, sure can FEED YOU for as long as you want him to.

Forest boy wey dey use mouth inflate cow.
Re: I Would Have Been Richer Than Dangote, But...—obesere by Izublingz64: 5:16pm On May 20, 2018
vibraiotn:
yuo what?
teach me
Re: I Would Have Been Richer Than Dangote, But...—obesere by thedondada(m): 5:17pm On May 20, 2018
Kids this is why they say don't do drugs.

Dangote will hide them jay z and Beyonce that a who you're comparing yourself to.
Re: I Would Have Been Richer Than Dangote, But...—obesere by jaromi666: 5:17pm On May 20, 2018
MADUGODS
Re: I Would Have Been Richer Than Dangote, But...—obesere by jaromi666: 5:19pm On May 20, 2018
MADU GOSWILL
Re: I Would Have Been Richer Than Dangote, But...—obesere by jaromi666: 5:21pm On May 20, 2018
MY NAME IS MADU IS
Re: I Would Have Been Richer Than Dangote, But...—obesere by SaintLucia: 5:22pm On May 20, 2018
iheanyi40:
Who b dis one, I just de hear e name 4 d first time undecided lipsrsealed
Indomine generation that's what u are.
Re: I Would Have Been Richer Than Dangote, But...—obesere by HardMirror(m): 5:23pm On May 20, 2018
vibraiotn:
yuo what?
u dont have to advertise, use your tools to better your life, u wont have time to be selling crap
Re: I Would Have Been Richer Than Dangote, But...—obesere by Grinolora: 5:23pm On May 20, 2018
iheanyi40:
Who b dis one, I just de hear e name 4 d first time undecided lipsrsealed

Stop lying
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Re: I Would Have Been Richer Than Dangote, But...—obesere by daddio(m): 5:26pm On May 20, 2018
odun360:
The Obesere brand has been existing for over 30 years. Many people still wonder how you have managed to sustain the brand for that number of years. Staying relevant must have come with a lot of sacrifices and rewards for you. What do you think about your continued relevance in the music industry?

As I always tell those who care to listen that there is no secret about what I have become, except for the power of God. His power has brought me to this point in my life. When I look back at how the journey started, I can only give thanks to my Creator for the gift of life and blessings. One thing that is certain is that nothing happens without God’s knowledge. A man can’t become anything without the hand of God in it. When He is involved, everything will always work out fine. Though, it may look rough at some point, if you believe in God and what you do, and you pursue your dreams with a pure heart, you will triumph. It is as simple as that.

Looking back at how it started and where you are at the moment, what would you say has been your limitation?

The late Micheal Jackson was very much more blessed and relevant than some rich people in the US even years after his demise. Maybe, I would have been richer than the likes of Aliko Dangote or Mike Adenuga, but I still give thanks to God.

Why did you say that?

The reason for my giving thanks is not far to seek. My detractors thought they could dim my star. They only tried but failed at every attempt to bring me down. The Obesere they wanted to pull down has been busy shuttling from one show to another around the world. Obesere is not begging anyone for a means of livelihood. In fact, no year passes without that same me acquiring a new house and cars. In fact, I still give out cars, land, or houses to people every year. God never allowed my enemies to stop me from doing all those good things in life.

It was reported that you didn’t travel out of the country for 12 years until 2017. It is believed that some petitions that were said to have been written against you at foreign embassies stopped you from travelling. Is this true?

It is true that certain petitions were written against me at various foreign embassies in US and Europe for reasons I am yet to understand. I think some people are surprised that I am living fine, despite my inability to travel out of the country for shows that would have fetched me more money. You can imagine a situation whereby a popular musician could not travel for 12 years but still manages to live fine without asking anyone for help. I guess that’s why petitions were written against me, but that has never stopped me from doing what I know best.

What do you think is responsible for this?

You know in this kind of profession, going international adds value to your trade. So, that is what some people tried to block my way. But when God said it was time, doors opened. 2009 was the last time I was in England. Even when the door opened, I left the category of those who would seek for visa as I was given a UK citizenship.

Last year, you were busy touring the US and you ended up performing in about 26 states. How did you do it, given that you have not been there for a while?

Like I said earlier, many people had waited patiently to see me over there because the kind of job I am doing is God-given. He handed it over to me. It’s in me. I’m music, music is me. It’s in my blood. I don’t copy anybody. So, when I got to the US, shows were lined up for me that at a point, I had to beg the promoter to let me go back to Nigeria because people were already thinking I had made up my mind to stay overseas. My plan was just to go there, work and come back home. So, I had to abandon some shows till further notice.

For somebody who could not travel out of the country for 12 years, how did you break the jinx?

As I said earlier, I was able to gain entry into the US after 12 years. My brother, you needed to have seen the petitions written against me. I wondered how people had the time to come up with such lies just to discredit me. Some people alleged that I had a lot of money that could not be traced to music alone. They said that I was into fraud, drugs and money laundering. They tried to implicate me with a lot of things that were not true.

Are you saying music is the only trade you have been involved in over the years?

I don’t have anything I am involved in other than music and I have made a lot of money from it. I’m successful because I am not a flamboyant person. The late Ayinde Barrister once said that work hard and get money that will make the lazy man feel bad. I am constantly reminding myself how my journey in music started and where I am going, so I don’t spend my money on frivolities because I know money is not easy to come by. So, the little I have, I use it well. I invest in my family and assist the needy. I manage my income very well, and this made some people feel bad. You will hear them say, “is he the only one singing?”

During that difficult time, what lesson did you learn?

Sometime ago, a pastor met me in London and said ‘Abass, I know you don’t know me but God sent me to tell you that He was aware of your travails.’ The man told me that God said He allowed those things to happen to me to confuse my detractors, so that they won’t tamper with my life? I held on to that message till now. So now, US, UK, among other places, have become where I can stroll in and out anytime. In fact, I can say I want to go and have fun in London any time. My family is there, and they are the ones God used for me to secure my citizenship.

How did God use them for your?

I have been able to manage my resources very well, which helped me to transfer my family abroad more than 15 years ago. I always sent money to them, investing in them heavily before they moved to London. So, my wife and the kids were those who thought for me. If I had not invested in them a long time ago, I would still be unable to gain entry into England because I was banned for 10 years from entering the country. That was in 2014. Now that I have been given a permanent residential permit, I have visited UK more than eight times. Again, people keep wondering, is the flight ticket so cheap? I have my family there. There is nothing too much to spend to see them. So, for those who believe I want to stay, it’s not true. Last weekend, I left London for Nigeria for a show at Gbagi, Ibadan, which had a massive turnout and more shows have been lined up, some of which I can’t even remember now. It has been back to back from London to Nigeria, to Dublin, and other places.

You have been seen performing in three shows a day with a minimum of six hours each at those shows. Given back to back shows, some people believe you are always under the influence of alcohol. What do you have to say?

In this game, you just have to give your fans what they will always take home and talk about. Energetic performance is in my blood. I didn’t learn music; I have always had it in me. It’s in my lineage. God really loves me that He has given me so much strength such that I can perform for over eight hours on stage. When I go to shows, I just love to entertain the people. For them to have come out to support me, the best I could give them is a great performance. I always want people to talk gleefully about my shows six years after.


People say you are humble and religious. We learnt that your house in Lagos has a mosque, where other residents come to worship every Friday. Are you truly a religious person?
Whoever God has created has a purpose to fulfill. There is nothing God doesn’t know about. Being humble that most people say about me is not pretentious. That’s just the way I am. For those who are not humble, that’s how God created them. But, I thank God for how He created me. That’s why if you say you want to behave like Abass Akande Obesere, it won’t be easy to be who I am. That’s why people often say whom God has created can’t be copied. We are different in nature. You can’t be me and I can’t be you. Yes, people often come to my house every Friday to worship in the mosque. That’s just me. So, people shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. People judge me because of the kind of job I do and what I sing to entertain. People should just understand that when Obesere is on stage, I just do my work because that’s where I get my daily bread from. The real man is inner, not outer. It’s very deep until you see someone portray it. Only God can judge man.

What are your plans for the rest of the year?

My latest studio album entitled Ojurawonlo is still fast-selling. I even heard some people want to pay promoters to stop selling but, God has shut them out. At the same time, I have some hip hop tracks with A-list Nigerian artistes, and more are still coming. You can always check my page on Instagram for constant updates. A hip hop single, Ibaje will be released soon. I am also working on another album on my Europe tour.

What advice do you have for your fans and young ones who want to do what you do?

My advice is that you don’t need to be a musician before you are successful. Just try to be yourself in whatever you have chosen to do and always work smarter. Don’t be discouraged. Be focused.


http://www.reportminds.com/2018/05/i-would-have-been-richer-than-dangote.html?m=1

Cc lalasticlala mynd44 missyb3 fynestboi


FOOL

ALWAYS SEEING KWAM1 AS HIS ENEMY.

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Re: I Would Have Been Richer Than Dangote, But...—obesere by asawanathegreat(m): 5:33pm On May 20, 2018
Just maintain ur position as Obesere not anyone else pls.
Re: I Would Have Been Richer Than Dangote, But...—obesere by sangresan(m): 5:38pm On May 20, 2018
I noticed something about Obesere...No matter how successful he is in the music industry, he portrays this mindset of some people working against him. If anything bad happens to him today, he will come out tomorrow to attribute the cause to his so-called detractors.... I haven't seen other successful musicians with that mindset- not Obey, Sunny, K-1, Oliver de Coque, etc.

You were banned for 12 years from entering the UK and you want us to believe that it was just because of mere petitions from faceless individuals?

Nigerian journalists won't ever investigate the cause of his ban-lazy bunch.

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Re: I Would Have Been Richer Than Dangote, But...—obesere by kmaster007: 5:53pm On May 20, 2018
abeg who dey talk self... I can't even read is signature
Re: I Would Have Been Richer Than Dangote, But...—obesere by JhimmySpark(m): 6:09pm On May 20, 2018
veekid:
But you was on a codein diet





Nairaland is boring these days; or is it juz me?
So boring.. The topics making the front page are the most annoying..
Re: I Would Have Been Richer Than Dangote, But...—obesere by MrMakaveli20(m): 6:10pm On May 20, 2018
veekid:
But you was on a codein diet





Nairaland is boring these days; or is it juz me?
not just you. it's been very boring lately
Re: I Would Have Been Richer Than Dangote, But...—obesere by EdwardRandy(m): 6:15pm On May 20, 2018
veekid:
But you was on a codein diet






Nairaland is boring these days; or is it juz me?
Not just you... But it's most boring on Sundays, I've bn angry since today going through the front page.. E dry pass desert! sad sad
Re: I Would Have Been Richer Than Dangote, But...—obesere by Nobody: 6:20pm On May 20, 2018
but....The native doctor made a mistake while mixin the concoction
Re: I Would Have Been Richer Than Dangote, But...—obesere by WonderManly(m): 6:24pm On May 20, 2018
The story long sha. Can't read, too long jare... I need summary please!
Re: I Would Have Been Richer Than Dangote, But...—obesere by sammirano: 6:25pm On May 20, 2018
Omoraphala, this guy can talk raw.
Re: I Would Have Been Richer Than Dangote, But...—obesere by imam07: 6:28pm On May 20, 2018
iheanyi40:
Who b dis one, I just de hear e name 4 d first time undecided lipsrsealed
It mean u are in one slum in the east or north or in one dead village.
Re: I Would Have Been Richer Than Dangote, But...—obesere by drakeli: 6:33pm On May 20, 2018
Obesere The African Fuji Michael Jackson
Re: I Would Have Been Richer Than Dangote, But...—obesere by pressplay411(m): 6:54pm On May 20, 2018
sarrki:
Ban on codeine is taking a toll free n so many people

You should take your time to read the interview before jumping to conclusion.
It is laden with secret to success. If you know you know.
Re: I Would Have Been Richer Than Dangote, But...—obesere by Gaddafithe2nd(m): 6:54pm On May 20, 2018
Anabi Abbas, Sido Iberu, obadan and paramount king of fuji
brenister10:
Sido, Omorapala, kiboroki-orobokibo, Tosibe. Chai, Indomie generations won't know these

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Re: I Would Have Been Richer Than Dangote, But...—obesere by pressplay411(m): 6:56pm On May 20, 2018
sangresan:
I noticed something about Obesere...No matter how successful he is in the music industry, he portrays this mindset of some people working against him. If anything bad happens to him today, he will come out tomorrow to attribute the cause to his so-called detractors.... I haven't seen other successful musicians with that mindset- not Obey, Sunny, K-1, Oliver de Coque, etc.

You were banned for 12 years from entering the UK and you want us to believe that it was just because of mere petitions from faceless individuals?

Nigerian journalists won't ever investigate the cause of his ban-lazy bunch.

Well, too much nollywood got your mind on overdrive.
Preemptive reading is not the best you know.
Re: I Would Have Been Richer Than Dangote, But...—obesere by sangresan(m): 7:14pm On May 20, 2018
pressplay411:


Well, too much nollywood got your mind on overdrive.
Preemptive reading is not the best you know.

Preemptive reading?

Oga English, I doubt if you even read through what he said...May be you read and don't understand sha..Most of you just want to make comments for nothing sake...

There's no way Obesere could have been banned from the UK without cogent reasons...There was a time when he was caught with undisclosed money in Dublin.... His ban was probably related to that.
Re: I Would Have Been Richer Than Dangote, But...—obesere by Adefemiaderoju1: 7:17pm On May 20, 2018
Obesere, stop lying the last time I checked your family based in Dublin, Ireland then how come you are uk citizen or maybe you meant Irish citizen.
Re: I Would Have Been Richer Than Dangote, But...—obesere by pressplay411(m): 7:22pm On May 20, 2018
sangresan:


Preemptive reading?

Oga English, I doubt if you even read through what he said...May be you read and don't understand sha..Most of you just want to make comments for nothing sake...

There's no way Obesere could have been banned from the UK without cogent reasons...There was a time when he was caught with undisclosed money in Dublin.... His ban was probably related to that.

His detractors, competitors, haters if you will, may have set him up.
You must be unaware of the villainy and enmity rife in the yoruba music industry back then.
Whether he meddled or he got set up is not one you can just jump into conclusion otherwise everyone is guilty until proven innocent.

Perhaps it'll help your assertion to know that if infact he was caught with drugs, his ban could never be lifted.
That said, let's try not to write people off simply based hearsay. I believe in innocence until proven guilty.

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