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Abass Akande
Background information
Birth name
Abass Akande
Also known as
Omo Rapala, Papa Tosibe, Sidophobia, Oba Alasakasa, Omo Idan
Born
January 20 1965 (age 58–59) Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Genres
Fuji
Pop
Hip hop
Occupation(s)
Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)
Vocals
Years active
1981–present
Labels
Freeworld Music[1]
Mayors Veil Entertainment
Sony Music
Bayowa Records
Musical artist
Abass Akande Obesere (born January 20, 1965) also known by his stage name Omo Rapala, is a Nigerian artist, Singer and record producer who 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 artist 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 around 7:30pm. Report said that the artist and 2 other passengers only sustained minor injuries and were immediately transferred to Orisunbare Hospital, Jakande Isolo, Lagos.[3]
^"Obesere signs multi-million dollars deal with US record label, Freeworld Music". www.vanguardngr.com. Vanguard news paper. Vanguardngr. Retrieved 27 October 2017.
Abass Akande Obesere (born January 20, 1965) also known by his stage name Omo Rapala, is a Nigerian artist, Singer and record producer who is a native...
fújì, "Bonsue Fújì," which appealed to young and old alike. Abass Akande Obesere (Omo rapala) also became popular in the 1990s, known for bringing street...
singer. She came into the limelight after featuring in a music video by Obesere, and is controversially known for showing off her large bosoms at social...
worked with musicians such as: Yinka Ayefele, Gbenga Adeboye, Pasuma, Obesere, and Daddy Showkey. The opportunity to make her first album Eji Owuro,...
Governor of Oyo State (2003–2007) Kase Lukman Lawal, businessman Abass Akande Obesere, Fuji musician and entertainer Chief Akinpelu Obisesan, diarist, and founder...
"Nigerian entertainment, 'meme culture' and how 'gender wars' triggered Obesere's comeback and virality as a Twitter meme". Pulse Nigeria. 5 March 2020...
December 2021. Online, Tribune (23 July 2022). "Capital Sage Holdings unveils Obesere, Joke Muyiwa, three others as ambassadors at product launch". Tribune Online...
Abass is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Abass Akande Obesere (born 1965), native of Ibadan in Nigeria and popular Fuji musician Abass...
Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 15, 2015. "Day Obesere performed with me in London - Dunni-Opelope Anointing". Archived from the...
musician were invited including two indigenous fuji artist like Akande Obesere and Malaika were called to perform. During the event the founder of LIJF...
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