Eben is a Nigerian gospel singer, vocalist and songwriter known for “Imaranma” and “All the Way.”
Born Emmanuel Benjamin on 9 September 1979 in Lagos, he started as a rapper in 1997, mentored by his elder brother, before moving to gospel. He became popular in 2005 after “Imarama” was first heard at a youth conference organised by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, according to Wikipedia.
His albums include “On the Rock,” “Phenomenon,” “Supported” and “Amplified.” He runs Hammerhouse Records and won Best Male Artist at the 2012 PBO Musical Video Awards and the Africa Gospel Music Awards UK, as listed on Music In Africa. He has also been honoured at the National Gospel Awards Nigeria.
His sound mixes Afropop, hip hop and highlife, with lyrics in English and Igbo. In September 2019, he hosted the Joyful Noise concert with American artists Bob Fitts and Phil Thompson.