Osibisa

14 Jan

Osibisa Legend Teddy Osei Dies At 88

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Renowned Ghanaian musician Teddy Osei, co-founder of the iconic Afrobeat band Osibisa, has passed away at 88 in London on January 14, 2025. Bessa Simons, President of MUSIGA, described his death as a monumental loss to Ghanaian music. Born in Kumasi in 1937, Osei’s journey began in his youth, mastering the saxophone during college in Sekondi. He later founded Osibisa in 1969, blending Afrobeat, highlife, and rock into a globally celebrated sound. Osei's early career included leading The Comets and studying music in London under a government grant. Despite challenges, his artistry left an indelible mark, inspiring generations and elevating…

15 Dec

Founding Member Of Osibisa Band, Sol Amarfio, Passes On

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Sol Amarfio, a founding member of the Osibisa band and world-class drummer has died. He was 84. He is reported to have died on Tuesday, December 13. The acting President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) confirmed his death to Graphic Showbiz on Wednesday, December 14. Nicknamed The Rhythm Man in his teenage years, the self-taught Amarfio travelled the world with Osibisa. His immaculate sense of rhythm was the driving force behind the band’s infectious music. Also a composer, Amarfio is praised for his Woyaya song and he closely collaborated with other members of Osibisa to create some of the band’s most…