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Birth name | Abass Akande |
Also known as | Omo Rapala,Papa Tosibe,Sidophobia,Oba Alasakasa,Omo Idan |
Born | (1965-01-20)20 January 1965 (age 60) Ibadan,Oyo State, Nigeria |
Genres | |
Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1981–present |
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Abass Akande Obesere (born 20 January 1965), also known by his stage nameOmo Rapala, is a Nigerian artist, singer and record producer who is a native ofIbadan, the largest city inWestern Nigeria. A popularFuji musician, Obesere forced his way into the limelight through his unusual music style and slang usage. Following the paths of other successful musicians such asSikiru Ayinde Barrister, Obesere has taken his own brand of Fuji music all over the world. He was initially signed withSony Music but moved on to other labels after payment disputes. For most of his musical career, he had a long-time rivalry withK1 De Ultimate, another popular Fuji musician.[2]
Obesere is currently signed with Mayors Ville Entertainment artist management firm, a subsidiary of Maxgolan Entertainment Group, a record company inLagos, Nigeria.
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