All you need to know about Abel Egbarin

The man, Abel Egbarin is a native of Agbor Local Government of Delta State; tall, physically-built and well-endowed in all manners. Born November 8 1972, he grew up with his dearest mom and dad in Sagamu, Ogun State of South West region of Nigeria. He has an endearing personality, within and without, even as he has a good domestic, family and entrepreneur of many facets.

He naturally lived his early life in Remo, Sagamu, first as a primary school student at Army Children School, Sagamu, then Sonyindo Community High School; and later Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye passing out with a degree in a management course.

From graduation, he veered into the music world as a percussionist under the leadership of famous Gospel musician, late Evangelist Roland Olubukola Olomola, popularly known back in the days as Baba Ara.

Of course, he grew up in the Celestial fold, and it was where he took the interest to build up his musical interest, and Baba Ara came in handy for him to build up his verve for music.

Years after Baba Ara’s unfortunate demise, given his passion for music, Abel Egbarin set up his own record label, Obimzy Records, ten years ago, where he has been using the platform to contribute to the Nigerian music industry proficiently and empowering youths who have innate and untapped talent for the entertainment industry.

Through his Obimzy Records label, Abel has had a good working and cordial relationship with many prominent artistes like Oritsefemi, Terry G, NairaMarley, Reminisce, Zlatan, Olamide, SamllDoctor, Qdot, 9ice, and many more too numerous to mention.

In 2017, his Obimzy Records received a boost with the signing on of Ephraim Bababo, popularly known as Junior Boy, with the hit single IRAPADA, which featured famous singer, 9ice.

The song, which carved an inch for Obimzy Records in the Nigerian music industry, has leveled Abel and his record label with reputable record labels in the country and even beyond the shores of Nigeria.

After this monumental outbreak, Obimzy has since added to his cradle artistes like Imisiola Ladele aka Mr. Tunes and Tomoloju Eniola aka Clawd Boy, following the exit of Junior Boy from the label.

The hallmark of Abel’s knack for music entrepreneurship and business acumen is his ability to identify and hone up the innate talents of upcoming acts; he has also gone into real estate, with the name Obimzy Properties, which is now his venture for over four years now and is thriving, with flourishing properties in upscale Lekki, Ajah, Lagos, and even in Queen’s land, London and its environs, with many more countries in mind.

In another vein, on the humanitarian and charitable clime, Abel Egbarin has registered his name as one who cares for the indigent, needy and have-nots. With his The Obimzy Foundation, he has come to the aid of many vulnerable people in Lagos and Sagamu.

Unsatisfied with how much help he has offered, Egbarin’s Instagram account has continued to be a hub for individuals seeking help financially or artistically. He continues to dole out substantial amounts to even those he has neither met or known.

For the records, during the pandemic and nationwide lockdown occasioned by Covid-19, Egbarin played a major role by feeding many indigents in Oshodi, Agege, Ikeja and other parts of Lagos.

This, he replicated in Remo, Sagamu, where he spent his early years in life. Not seem to be done, Egbarin has continued giving to the poor and empowering youths while enabling them with the unique opportunity to live a better life.

The widely-traveled Egbarin is a connoisseur of good life yet with a knack for success. This sees him shuttling London, Canada, Turkey and America to widen and expand his business horizon – most of which have established him as a business magnate and colossus of immeasurable value.

He is no doubt one individual with an impeccable character, a thorough gentleman, who takes his family as a priority in every decision albeit being compassionate.

In a nutshell, Abel Egbarin has a versatile personality that combines philanthropy with enviable business acumen generosity.