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OJB Jezreel (Babatunde Augustine Okungbowa) was born on 4 July, 1966 in Surulere, Lagos, is a Nigerian music artist (1966–2016). Discover OJB Jezreel's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 49 years old?
| Popular As |
Babatunde Augustine Okungbowa |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
49 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
4 July 1966 |
| Birthday |
4 July |
| Birthplace |
Surulere, Lagos |
| Date of death |
14 June, 2016 |
| Died Place |
Isolo, Lagos |
| Nationality |
Nigeria
|
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He is a member of famous artist with the age 49 years old group.
OJB Jezreel Height, Weight & Measurements
At 49 years old, OJB Jezreel height not available right now. We will update OJB Jezreel's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is OJB Jezreel's Wife?
His wife is June Okungbowa (m. ?–2016), Korede Okungbowa (m. ?–2016), Mabel Babatunde Okungbowa (m. ?–2016)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
June Okungbowa (m. ?–2016), Korede Okungbowa (m. ?–2016), Mabel Babatunde Okungbowa (m. ?–2016) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
7 including Ayokunle Okungbowa (Ayo Jezreel) |
OJB Jezreel Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is OJB Jezreel worth at the age of 49 years old? OJB Jezreel’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from Nigeria. We have estimated OJB Jezreel's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
artist |
OJB Jezreel Social Network
Timeline
Babatunde Okungbowa (4 July 1966 – 14 June 2016), popularly known by his stage name OJB Jezreel or OJB, was a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer.
Babatunde Okungbowa a.k.a. OJB Jezreel was born on July 4, 1966, in Lagos to Chief Anthony Okungbowa and Isabella Abiodun Okungbowa (nee Pinheiro) in a matrimony that produced 5 others.
He was the last child of his mother.
He attended Yewande Memorial Primary School and Mainland Preparatory Elementary School between 1972–1977.
He graduated from Federal Government College, Ijanikin in 1986 where he organized a music concert while he was a student of the school.
For the prolific producer, music started back in 1986.
The artiste started making beats in back room studios, first in his Surulere neighbourhood and later in other parts of the city.
His first son Ayokunle Okungbowa is the rising gospel artist also known as Ayo Jezreel.
OJB Jezreel was a seasoned producer and a great musician.
Over the years, he has produced some of the greatest hit albums and singles in the history of R&B hip-hop and afrobeat music in the entertainment scene in Africa.
He worked with 2face Idibia who is one of the greatest African artists ever.
OJB Jezreel single handedly produced 'Face 2 Face', the album that contained tracks like African Queen that took 2face Idibia to another level.
He has worked with Beenie Man, a Jamaican American-based musician.
He produced for artistes like Ruggedman re-establishing rap music to gain its ground in Nigeria.
OJB also produced albums and songs for Kcee, Faze, Iyanya, D'banj, Durella, Wizkid, Yemi Alade etc. to mention a few.
He made so much impact in the music industry thereby making Nigeria the cradle of entertainment in Africa also emerging a spotlight in Africa, he remains the greatest producer ever to emerge from the continent Africa.
As a musician he is one of the greatest vocalists and by virtue of years of experience as a producer he has been able to impact his gathered knowledge into his style of music thereby making him Mr. versatile in his last album ‘No Drama’ with great hit songs like ‘Searching’ and ‘Pretete’ which created so much impact that it sold close to one million copies in less than 4 weeks without the push and promotion of a record label.
If you call OJB Mr. versatile, he is.
OJB was married to three wives, Mabel, June & Korede with eight children between them.
OJB furthered his education at Lagos College of Education and Liter-way College, Holland, Year 1987-1990.
However, in true pursuit of his passion and a real career, he decided to follow his path in life as an artiste/music producer.
The respected music producer and singer battled with Kidney problems since 2013.
He was consequently flown to India for a transplant in 2013.
With his kidney experience, he decided to set up a Foundation, ‘OJB Foundation’ to help people with kidney problems in appreciation to God for saving his life.
However, his kidney transplant failed again a week before his demise and OJB passed on.
He is survived by his wife Mabel and her 3 children, June and her 3 Children Denzel, Emmanuel & Zion, and Korede and her 2 children Damilare & Ifebiyi.
He died on June 14, 2016, of kidney disease.
OJB was buried on 8 July, 2016.
