Obesere
Abass Akande | |
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Birth name | Abass Akande |
Also known as | Omo Rapala, Papa Tosibe, Sidophobia |
Born |
January 28 1965 (age 52–53) Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria |
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 1981–present |
Labels |
Abass Akande Obesere, also known as Omo Rapala, is a native of Ibadan, the largest city in Nigeria. A popular Fuji musician, Obesere forced his way into the limelight through his "vulgar" songs, which openly touch on issues that are considered taboo in the conservative Yoruba community. Following the paths of other successful musicians such as Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, Obesere also has taken his own brand of Fuji music all over the world. He was initially signed with Sony Music but moved onto other labels after payment disputes. He is currently signed with Mayors Ville Entertainment an artiste management firm,a subsidiary of Maxgolan Entertainment Group, a record company located in lagos, Nigeria. He's indeed a super star.
Alhaji Obesere survived a ghastly car accident at Ijebu-Ode in his Lexus jeep LX470 on his way to Lagos. The accident occurred on Sunday April 8th 2012 at about 7:30pm. Report had it that the artiste and 2 other passengers only sustained injuries and were immediately transferred to Orisunbare Hospital, Jakande Isolo, Lagos.[3]
Education
Alhaji Obesere attended St Paul Primary school, Ebute Metta, Lagos. He later moved on to complete his secondary school at St Jubril Martins Secondary School in Ebute Metta, Lagos.[4]
Discography
Albums
- "Introduction"
- "Oodua"
- "Diplomacy"
- "Live in Europe"
- "Asakasa" (Sony)
- "O.B.T.K" (Sony)
- "Mr. Teacher" (Sony)
- "Omorapala Overthrow" (Dudu Heritage)
- "American Faaji Series 1&2" (Dudu Heritage)
- Mr Teacher
- "His Excellency" (Bayowa)
- "Egungun Be Careful (Bayowa)
- "Apple Juice" (Bayowa)
- "Okokoriko" (Bayowa)
- "Obaadan" (Bayowa)
- "Effissy" (Corporate Pictures)
- "Confirmation" (Corporate Pictures)
- New Face
- Jaforie
- Alaimore (Ingrate)
- Mr Magic
Singles
- Baby Mi sexy
- Murderer
- EKO
- Paraga (ft Fayrous)
- Ebelesua (ft Olamide)
- Mobinu tan
- Emi ni
- Basira
- Slow Slow (Remix)
- Ja Fo rie (ft Reminisce)
- Ibi ni ma kusi (ft Mz Kizz)
- Ki nan so (ft 9ice)
- Obesere tilo
- Alhaji (ft Seriki)
- Ki nan so (ft 9ice) (Remix)
- Baby mi (Ft 2star)
- Wind E
- E ma le won
- GBO se yen so
- Asakasa
- O.B.T.K
- Mr Teacher
- Ileke Idi
- Omo iku
- Mr Teacher part II
- Baba Baba Tide
- Amin ase
- Ibaje
References
- ↑ Young. "http://www.informationng.com/2017/10/obesere-signs-multi-million-dollar-deal-us-label-freeworld-musik.html". Young. Informationng.com. Retrieved October 28, 2017. External link in
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