Obesere

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 "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.

Abass Akande
Birth nameAbass Akande
Also known asOmo Rapala, Papa Tosibe, Sidophobia, Oba Alasakasa
BornJanuary 20 1965 (age 54–55)
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1981–present
Labels
  • Freeworld Music[1][2]
  • Mayors Veil Entertainment
  • Sony Music
  • Bayowa Records

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)
  • "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
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References
  1. 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 |title= (help)
  2. 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 |title= (help)
  3. Showtimes, People. "https://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/04/obesere-survives-auto-crash/". Vanguard newspaper. Vanguardngr.com. Retrieved April 14, 2012. External link in |title= (help)


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