Abel Egbarin
Celebrity realtor, Abel Egbarin.
Personal Details
Name:	Olaseni Johnson Olayinka
Born:	8 November 1972 (age 53 years old)
Place of birth:	Sagamu, Ogun State
Citizenship:	Nigerian
State of origin:	Delta State
Alma mater:	Olabisi Onabanjo University
Occupation:	Entrepreneur, socialite, real estate mogul, talent manager
Company:	Obimzy Records Obimzy Properties

Early Life

Abel was born Olaseni Johnson Olayinka on 8 November 1972 in Sagamu, Ogun State. He grew up with his parents and is a native of Agbor Local Government Area of Delta State. He was raised in the Celestial Church of Christ fold and developed an interest in music from a young age.

Education

Abel attended Army Children School, Sagamu and later Sonyindo Community High School. He holds a degree in a management course from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye.

Career

Abel ventured into music as a percussionist under the leadership of Gospel musician, late Evangelist Roland Olubukola Olomola, aka Baba Ara.

After Baba Ara passed away, Abel launched his own record label, Obimzy Records. Through his label, he has worked and built relationships with many artists, including Terry G, Oritsefemi, NairaMarley, Olamide, Samll Doctor, Qdot, Reminisce, Zlatan, and 9ice.

His label, Obimzy Records, signed Ephraim Bababo, aka Junior Boy, in 2017. His biggest breakout signee was Junior Boy, who rose to fame with the hit single “Irapada” featuring 9ice. He has since worked with more artists like Imisiola Ladele aka Mr Tunes and Tomoloju Eniola aka Clawd Boy

Abel has also entered into real estate with the name Obimzy Properties. His company has properties in Lekki, Ajah, Lagos, and London.

Egbarin gives back to the community through The Obimzy Foundation. He has helped many vulnerable people in Lagos and Sagamu, including Oshodi, Agege, and Ikeja during the nationwide lockdown due to Covid-19.

In 2019, Abel was honored by City People Magazine as the Showbiz Entrepreneur of the Year.

In 2021, he was honoured with the chieftaincy title as Aare Borokini of Sonyindo in the Sagamu enclave of Ogun State, by the traditional ruler, by HRH, Oba Gisanrin Lasisi Moibi (Oba Odofin Sonyindo Sagamu). He also got the Hero of the Pandemic Diamond Award as a Philanthropist with the heart of Gold.

Controversy

In July 2025, Abel was allegedly involved in a ₦447 million land scam and was arrested by the police at a house in Victoria Island, Lagos.

The arrest followed a petition filed by Doyin Investment Group of Companies, alleging that Abel sold them three plots of land at Augustina Orji Street, within Ojomu Chieftaincy Family land, Oke-Arin Village, Mayegun, Eti-Osa Local Government Area, Lagos. He has refunded ₦230 million before defaulting on the remaining ₦217 million.