The death of a 'Legend of Legends': A spotlight on the late Teddy Osei of Osibisa fame

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Akurugu 11 months ago

Teddy Osei was one of the greatest trumpeters ever. May his soul rest in perfect peace.

Teddy Osei was one of the greatest trumpeters ever. May his soul rest in perfect peace.
Gh2025 11 months ago

Ha ha ha, do your research before you come here with your comment!

Teddy was not a trumpet player, he played the saxophone and the flute!

Ha ha ha, do your research before you come here with your comment!

Teddy was not a trumpet player, he played the saxophone and the flute!
Dr Mumbi Seraki 11 months ago

Hello youth of Ghana. You can take your own life with medicine....for instance 10 paracetamol at once....or combine medicine and akpeteshie or weedicide.

Hello youth of Ghana. You can take your own life with medicine....for instance 10 paracetamol at once....or combine medicine and akpeteshie or weedicide.
Asem 11 months ago

Rest in peace Great Uncle.

Rest in peace Great Uncle.
KG 11 months ago

I MISSED THIS GREAT AND WONDERFUL GROUP. WHEN THRY VISITED KUMASI, IWAS ABOUT 20 YRARS OLD AND THEY WERE MOBBED BY FANS FROM NIGERIA, IVORY COAST AND OTHER AFRICAN COUNTRIES. NO WONDER THEIR AWARD WINNING SONG WOYAYA, ...
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I MISSED THIS GREAT AND WONDERFUL GROUP. WHEN THRY VISITED KUMASI, IWAS ABOUT 20 YRARS OLD AND THEY WERE MOBBED BY FANS FROM NIGERIA, IVORY COAST AND OTHER AFRICAN COUNTRIES. NO WONDER THEIR AWARD WINNING SONG WOYAYA, IS STILL A GREAT SONG. RIP TEDDY OSEI.
Hannan 11 months ago

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NAF, ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA (VA), USA 11 months ago

ASANTEMAN MUST HONOR TEDDY OSEI WITH A STATUE @ THE ENTRANCE OF HIS HOMETOWN IN KYIRAPATRE.IN THE SAME VAIN, I ALSO URGE KWAHUMAN TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF ODWOMTOFUOHENE, NANA KWAME AMPADU WITH A HIGHLIFE MUSIC MUSEUM AND A STA ...
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ASANTEMAN MUST HONOR TEDDY OSEI WITH A STATUE @ THE ENTRANCE OF HIS HOMETOWN IN KYIRAPATRE.IN THE SAME VAIN, I ALSO URGE KWAHUMAN TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF ODWOMTOFUOHENE, NANA KWAME AMPADU WITH A HIGHLIFE MUSIC MUSEUM AND A STATUE. THEY ARE BOTH GREAT ICONS GHANA EVER HAD!
Legend!! 11 months ago

It's sad we don't say much about the people who put us on the global map!! Due legend!!

It's sad we don't say much about the people who put us on the global map!! Due legend!!
John Martin 11 months ago

Exactly
No words from ministry of culture and tourism
Very sad
Good bye the legend

Exactly
No words from ministry of culture and tourism
Very sad
Good bye the legend
Ohemaa kitty 11 months ago

I agree with you,we don't say much about the people who supported in music.may his soul rest in perfect peace. Great Legend

I agree with you,we don't say much about the people who supported in music.may his soul rest in perfect peace. Great Legend
Charles 11 months ago

Am surprised nothing much is said about Kiki Gyan when we're talking about osibisa, was he not part of the group?

Am surprised nothing much is said about Kiki Gyan when we're talking about osibisa, was he not part of the group?
Wilson 10 months ago

His stay was short-lived.
That aside he was causing trouble.
Don't forget a lot of performers joined the group at different times:
Kofi Ayivor
Bessa Simon
Guy Warren

His stay was short-lived.
That aside he was causing trouble.
Don't forget a lot of performers joined the group at different times:
Kofi Ayivor
Bessa Simon
Guy Warren
LA VERITÉ 10 months ago

Ha ha ha!

Guy Warren was NEVER in Osibisa!

Do your research properly before you come here with your comments!

Kiki Gyan did not cause any trouble in Osibisa or for Osibisa! Teddy, Sol, and Mac stole his songs and re ...
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Ha ha ha!

Guy Warren was NEVER in Osibisa!

Do your research properly before you come here with your comments!

Kiki Gyan did not cause any trouble in Osibisa or for Osibisa! Teddy, Sol, and Mac stole his songs and refused to credit him for songs like Sunshine Day and Dance The Body Music!

Tumi Ebow Ansah has also alleged that Teddy, Sol, and Mac stole five of his songs: The Dawn, Oranges, Welcome, Home, Woyaya and
Titus praise 11 months ago

May his gentle soul rest in peace

May his gentle soul rest in peace
WAA 10 months ago

Tony Donkor: the source contributor of this article I'll humbly suggest you update readers of your article by adding the name of KIKI GYAN because he played significant roles in the growth of Osibisa.

Tony Donkor: the source contributor of this article I'll humbly suggest you update readers of your article by adding the name of KIKI GYAN because he played significant roles in the growth of Osibisa.
Mantse 10 months ago

Goodnight FRANKIE PAPA OF UHURU DANCE BAND that was based in Asylum down,Accra.

Goodnight FRANKIE PAPA OF UHURU DANCE BAND that was based in Asylum down,Accra.
Honest 10 months ago

No Ghanaian musical group has been that popular yet. Rest well Teddy

No Ghanaian musical group has been that popular yet. Rest well Teddy
Rest In Peace Peace, Dad. 10 months ago

I'm filled with sorrow. Indeed this gentleman and the other Ghanaians in the group made Ghana and Africa proud. There wasn't any tribal discrimination at all at the time. Nobody quarrelled or had and issue about the fact that ...
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I'm filled with sorrow. Indeed this gentleman and the other Ghanaians in the group made Ghana and Africa proud. There wasn't any tribal discrimination at all at the time. Nobody quarrelled or had and issue about the fact that the group was formed and led by an Ashanti. The nation needs to honour him. May the Soul of the departed Rest In Peace.
Williams Atinga 10 months ago

Why are people like you still allowed to comment on social media?

Osibisa was a private venture led by a Asante so why sould that a problem?

It's because of creatures like you our society is still struggling to move for ...
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Why are people like you still allowed to comment on social media?

Osibisa was a private venture led by a Asante so why sould that a problem?

It's because of creatures like you our society is still struggling to move forward!
Asantenii 10 months ago

off.. what's wrong with what he said.. jealous person

off.. what's wrong with what he said.. jealous person
Asantenii 10 months ago

off.. what's wrong with what he said.. jealous person

off.. what's wrong with what he said.. jealous person
The Great 10 months ago

Rest in Perfect Mr. Teddy Osei

Rest in Perfect Mr. Teddy Osei
Titus praise 10 months ago

Goodbye great legend
(R.I.P)

Goodbye great legend
(R.I.P)
KoBakor 10 months ago

I knew both Teddy and his late brother Mac Tontoh very well. They even invited me and a few friends of mine to their dressing room when Osibisa played a gig at our college in Marylebone, London in the late seventies. The gir ...
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I knew both Teddy and his late brother Mac Tontoh very well. They even invited me and a few friends of mine to their dressing room when Osibisa played a gig at our college in Marylebone, London in the late seventies. The girls among us were hugely impressed. Our platonic relationships went up another level. I went on to marry mine. Their music was authentic and magnetic, their popularity worldwide. Teddy and Mac, you left indelible mark on the world of music. May your souls rest in perfect peace.
Wilson 10 months ago

It should be noted that the current president of musiga efo Bessa Simon was a member of Osibisa.
The writeup is so exciting to read.
Growing up in the mid to the late 70s, Osibisa song dominated the airwaves thanks to Ghana ...
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It should be noted that the current president of musiga efo Bessa Simon was a member of Osibisa.
The writeup is so exciting to read.
Growing up in the mid to the late 70s, Osibisa song dominated the airwaves thanks to Ghana Broadcasting Corporation and it's ace DJs at the time name Gordon Avenorgbor, James Amartey and George Crabbe with their musical programmes, yours for the asking, listeners choice, musical interludes etc then Charlie Sam and Karl Agyemang Bannerman with solid black then of Mike Eghan just to mention names that I could recall.
By the way anybody know the whereabouts of Jojo Techie Micah?
Truthsayer 10 months ago

Bessa was not a member of Osibisa!

He worked with Osibisa as a session musician on an ad-hoc basis but he was merely a hired hand and not a bonafide member of the band.

Just like Kari Bannerman, Vico Mensah, Herman Asaf ...
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Bessa was not a member of Osibisa!

He worked with Osibisa as a session musician on an ad-hoc basis but he was merely a hired hand and not a bonafide member of the band.

Just like Kari Bannerman, Vico Mensah, Herman Asafo Agyei and most if not all of the people who played with Osibisa after Spartacus and Loughty left the band!
Truthsayer 10 months ago

Ad hoc" is a Latin phrase meaning "for this" or "for this purpose," used in English to describe something created or done specifically for a particular need or situation, rather than being planned or intended for broader use" ...
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Ad hoc" is a Latin phrase meaning "for this" or "for this purpose," used in English to describe something created or done specifically for a particular need or situation, rather than being planned or intended for broader use".
Victor A. Young 10 months ago

The writer forgot to mention about Ghanaian keyboard player, late Kiiki Gyan. That's

The writer forgot to mention about Ghanaian keyboard player, late Kiiki Gyan. That's

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