Gospel Singer Eben Biography: Songs, Age, Wife, Net Worth, Wikipedia, Pictures

Biography

Emmanuel Benjamin is a Nigerian gospel singer, vocalist, and songwriter known professionally as Eben.

He was born on the 9th of September, 1979, and is one of the most popular, richest, and most influential gospel singers in Nigeria.

He won the songwriter of the year at the LIMA AWARDS 2020.

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Eben: History, Bio, Photo
Wiki Facts & About Data
Full Name:	Emmanuel Benjamin
Stage Name:	Eben
Born:	9 September 1979 (age 44 years old)
Place of Birth:	Lagos
State Of Origin:	Lagos State
Nationality:	Nigerian
Parents:	N/A
Height:	N/A
Siblings:	N/A
Girlfriend • Wife:	Jahdiel (Grace Okoduwa)
Occupation:	Singer • Songwriter
Net Worth:	$1,000,000-$5,000,000

Early Life

Eben was born on 9th September 1979 (age 42) in Lagos, Nigeria.

He is from a Christian family and the fifth of six children.

He started out as a rapper before switching to gospel music.

Before fame, singer Eben was a background vocalist. And in 1997, his debut as a gospel singer was at the choir of the Christ Embassy.

He became popular after his first public appearance at a conference organized by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.

Education

Singer, Eben attended Orile Primary School for his primary education and Community Grammar School, Orile for his secondary education. Both schools were located in Lagos.

Career

Eben started his career as a rapper in 1997 and was mentored by his elder brother. But later, he discovered his talent in singing and he became a gospel singer. He became popular after his first big public appearance at a youth conference organized by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome in 2005.

In 2006, Eben joined Christ Embassy as a member, the church was found by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.

In 2007, his first album, On the Rock was released, it contained songs which include, Imaranma, God Dey, Iwo Nikan, I Don Hammer, and other beautiful tracks.

In 2010, a follow-up album, Phenomenon was released, it included songs like Imela Papa, Siya Nma, Supper Man, and several other tracks.

In 2013, Eben released another album, Justified, which contained songs like You Alone Are Worthy, Onye Nwem, How I Love You, For Ever, and All The Way.

Another album titled, Magnified, was also released and it contained songs like Stayed On You, Everything, Idi Nm, Lifted Hands, and other worship songs. He went viral after he released a song titled, Victory.

Eben hosted a Live Concert in 2019, concert was called Joyful Noise 2019 and it was held on the 15th of September 2019. The concert featured top gospel musicians and also most popular American musicians like Bob Fitts and Phil Thompson.

Achievements

A label record, Hammer House of Rock with a business arm Hammer House Ventures, which specializes in the production of video and music, event management, and the interior is owned by the gospel singer.

Awards and Nominations

• Year – 2012
  Association – PBO Musical Video Awards
• Year – 2013
  Category – Best Western Africa Award
  Association – Africa Gospel Music Awards
• Year – 2014
  Category – Album of the Year
  Association – Crystal Awards
• Category – Best Male Artisté
  Association – Africa Gospel Music Award UK
• Category – Best Male Artiste
  Association – National Gospel Music Awards Nigeria
• Category – Best Gospel Video
  Association – NMVA
• Category – Male Vocalist of the Year
  Association – LIMA AWARDS
• Category – Song-writer of the Year
  Association – LIMA AWARDS

Personal Life

Eben is married with two kids. He got married on the 30th of November 2013 to Jahdiel (Grace Okoduwa), his fellow gospel singer.

His white wedding was held in December 2013, and he was joined in holy matrimony by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.

Net worth

Marking his name as one of the respected and celebrated Nigerian gospel singers, Eben has smashed an estimated net worth of $1million – $5million.

Social Media

• Instagram – Eben Keeps Rocking (@eben_rocks)
• Facebook – EBEN
• Twitter – EBEN_ROCKS (@eben_rocks)

Discography

Studio Albums

• On the Rock – 2007
• Phenomenon – 2010
• Justified – 2013
• Victory – 2017
• Magnified