Obesere
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Abass Akande | |
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Birth name | Abass Akande |
Also known as | Omo Rapala, Papa Tosibe, Sidophobia, Oba Alasakasa |
Born | January 20 1965 (age 56–57) Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria |
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 1981–present |
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Abass Akande Obesere, also known as Omo Rapala, is a native of Ibadan, the largest city in Western Nigeria. A popular Fuji musician, Obesere forced his way into the limelight through his unusual music style and slangs usage that throws his fans into a frenzy. 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. For most of his musical career, he had a long-time rivalry with K1 De Ultimate who is also a popular Fuji musician. [2]
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.
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 8, 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]
Discography[]
Albums[]
- "Introduction"
- "Oodua"
- "Diplomacy"
- Elegance
- "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)
- "Old Skool Lape" (Bayowa)
- "Apple Juice" (Bayowa)
- "Okokoriko" (Bayowa)
- "Obaadan" (Bayowa)
- "Effissy" (Corporate Pictures)
- "Confirmation" (Corporate Pictures)
- New Face
- Jaforie
- Alaimore (Ingrate)
- Mr Magic
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Singles[]
- Egungun Be Careful
- 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
See also[]
References[]
- ^ In. "https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/10/obesere-signs-multi-million-dollars-deal-us-record-label-freeworld-music/". Vanguard news paper. Vanguardngr. Retrieved October 27, 2017. External link in
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(help) - ^ https://naijagists.com/obesere-fights-wasiu-ayinde-k1-dont-be-rude-respect-your-elders/
- ^ Showtimes, People. "https://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/04/obesere-survives-auto-crash/". Vanguard newspaper. Vanguardngr.com. Retrieved April 14, 2012. External link in
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External links[]
- Yoruba musicians
- Nigerian male musicians
- Living people
- Musicians from Ibadan
- Yoruba-language singers
- 1965 births
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