Artist: Cornelius Benjamin
Song: OBU JEHOVA
Album: JESUS BE OGA 2
Track: 5
Genre: Gospel
Language: Igbo
Released: June 11, 2001
Duration: 2:43
Label: 5737480 Records DK
If you’re going through the old Nigerian gospel catalogue, “OBU JEHOVA” is another song from Cornelius Benjamin that deserves to be heard again.
The song was released in 2001 as the fifth track on JESUS BE OGA 2. The album has 14 songs and was released on June 11, 2001, with “OBU JEHOVA” running for about 2 minutes and 43 seconds.
The title “Obu Jehova” is an Igbo expression centred on Jehovah, the name used for God. The song is essentially a declaration of faith and praise, pointing listeners back to God rather than making the message complicated.
And that’s one thing you notice when listening through JESUS BE OGA 2. Cornelius Benjamin keeps his songs very direct. “Ezi Enyi,” “Nkem Apughi Iche,” “Olu Oma Gi Ebuka,” “Onye Ukwu,” “Nani Gi” and “Obu Jehova” all carry that older Nigerian gospel style where the message comes first.
Interestingly, “OBU JEHOVA” remains one of the songs people still find when looking through Cornelius Benjamin’s catalogue today. Apple Music lists it among his top songs, alongside other tracks from JESUS BE OGA 2.
The album itself has aged quite well. More than two decades after its original release, JESUS BE OGA 2 is still available on major streaming platforms, giving a new generation the chance to discover the music that Nigerian gospel listeners enjoyed in the early 2000s.
Cornelius Benjamin has also remained active in gospel music. His catalogue stretches far beyond this 2001 project, and his latest listed release is “GINI KAM GA EJI (WHAT SHALL I RENDER)”, released in March 2026.
So if you’re looking for old Nigerian gospel songs with a simple message and that unmistakable early 2000s feel, “OBU JEHOVA” is worth adding to your playlist.
Listen to Cornelius Benjamin – OBU JEHOVA using the audio player below and enjoy another classic from JESUS BE OGA 2.
