Remembering OJB Jezreel – Sound Sultan, Nikki Laoye, Freeze Pay Tribute to the Late Producer

Earlier today, news broke that Nigerian Producer OJB Jezreel lost his life to the cold hands of death.

As one of the pioneers of music in Nigeria, he produced 2Baba‘s ‘African Queen’ and the entire ‘Grass 2 Grace’ album. He was also responsible fro jumpstarting many musicians’ careers, such as Wizkid, Kidakudz and they have poured out their hearts as a tribute to him.

Here are some of them:

Learn #OJB PASSED ON. just left this sinful World…Trying to get the Family.

— K-SOLO (@OBAKSOLO) June 14, 2016

OJB GONE??? 30MINS AGO

— K-SOLO (@OBAKSOLO) June 14, 2016

#OJB is gone! We will miss you Jigga!!! Your contribution to Nigerian music will not go untold. I promise, I swear!!!

— Osagie Alonge (@OsaGz) June 14, 2016

The tragic deaths of Stephen Keshi, Amodu Shuaibu and OJB Jezreel offer us an opportunity to take a critical look at our Health sector.

— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) June 14, 2016

Eventually, we are all surviving only to die. RIP #OJBJezreel. We will miss your beats & their hits. pic.twitter.com/9GfoOHHbnC

— Dr Joe Odumakin (@DrJoeOdumakin) June 14, 2016

What is goin on’ this is too much to contend with. OJB gone again! .. wow #RipOJB

— Dotuncoolfm (@iamDo2dtun) June 14, 2016

Wow! Cant believe this…. #RIP #OJBJezreel ?????? May God receive your gentle soul in heaven.

— Chukie Edozien (@Chukie_lynxxx) June 14, 2016

RIP OJB JEZREEL

— King (@adekunleGOLD) June 14, 2016

It is safe to say that OJB Jezreel was Quincy Jones of the Nigerian music industry. He will be really missed…

— Ohimai Godwin Amaize (@MrFixNigeria) June 14, 2016

OJB ??? @ Murtala Mohammad International Airport https://t.co/zAHfzKp99u

— Yvonne Jegede (@iamyvonnejegede) June 14, 2016

Another day, Another sad news??! You will surely be missed my brother OJB JAZREEL. God knws… https://t.co/IUGuv8GIDp

— Peter Okoye MrP (@PeterPsquare) June 14, 2016

With a heavy heart, I say we will miss you. I pray God grants Mama Jay and the kids the… https://t.co/OFeYXJtfs5

— Yvonne Jegede (@iamyvonnejegede) June 14, 2016

RIP OJB JEZREEL

— Bright Okpocha (@BasketMouth_) June 14, 2016

On Instagram:

We all mourn THE DEAD but we don’t know who goes next .Life is a lesson and an odyssey. Till we meet again I will cherish the memories I have the opportunity you gave us with your open door policy .that nowadays stardom packagers know nothing of. FROM SODIYEN to every other massive hit you made your humility remained unchanged .I pray Paradise for you . RIP OJB

A photo posted by Naija Ninjas (@soundsultan) on Jun 14, 2016 at 4:43am PDT

Rest On Boss. Till we meet again. #OJBJEZREEL #JIGGA

A photo posted by Joel Amadi (@joeelkennis) on Jun 14, 2016 at 4:21am PDT

Bros mi ??? #OJBJezreel Am speechless… Cant forget this day, it was few months after your surgery.. i literally jumped on you and we excitedly gisted about how well you looked and how great you are doing. Was sooo happy that we didn’t lose you… And now, you are gone… Finally… Just like that ?… am hurt oo but at the same time I know you are resting and you are whole now.. No more pains.. You were a great inspiration, blessing and support over the years.. Still remember the fun and gist in our Headies 2009 Nominees Car that we both shared… @officialhiptv Too many memories.. Kai!! Rest well, big bros.. You fought hard.. Love you always ??? #OJBJezreelLivesOn #OJB #ProducerOfLife #NigerianIcon #VeteranProducer

A photo posted by Nikki Laoye ⓥ ?™ (@nikkilaoye) on Jun 14, 2016 at 5:00am PDT

RIP Babatunde Okungbowa…. Aka OJB Jezreel, One of the elders of the new school has passed on. An absolute genius he was, prolific producer, songwriter and gifted vocalist! Another star has fallen from the sky. Rest in peace brother, your contribution to Nigerian music can NEVER die! ~FRZ

A photo posted by Freeze Coolfm (@daddyfreeze) on Jun 14, 2016 at 3:29am PDT

???? Rest up Uncle OJB . Life’s fckd

A photo posted by OGK (@kidakudzgram) on Jun 14, 2016 at 3:30am PDT

Photo Credit: Instagram/Nikki Laoye