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Afro-rock band Osibisa have confirmed that founding member, singer and saxophonist Teddy Osei has died aged 88.
Kate Stables and Anais Mitchell’s cover of ’Woyaya’ is a rhythmic track that proclaims triumph despite struggle.
The second album by Ghanaian Afro-rock band Osibisa, Woyaya released in 1971 has been the driving force for Mpraeso SHS since the commencement of the Eastern Regional contest of the 2021 National ...
In 2011, Osibisa vocalist Teddy Osei – who died in January 2025, aged 88 – told Prog how the band came to make their self-titled debut album, which pioneered world music in 1971.
Woyaya reached number 11 in the UK and Art Garfunkel later covered its title track. During the late 70s they spent much of their time on world tours, playing to particularly large audiences in ...
Two of Africa’s all-time music heavyweights, Ivory Coast’s Freddy Meiway and Ghana’s own Osibisa are headlining the 2017 edition of the Exclusive Men of the Year Africa Awards ...
Ghanaian music legend and saxophonist Teddy Osei, who founded the Afro-rock band Osibisa, has died aged 88. The talented drummer and vocalist passed away in London on Tuesday.
Given their far-reaching history, Osibisa have a vast repertoire at their disposal and tunes such as "The Dawn", "Woyaya" and "Fire" draw an immediately hot response from a crowd that largely has ...
Afro-rock band Osibisa have confirmed that founding member, singer and saxophonist Teddy Osei has died aged 88. In a statement on their Facebook page, the band said: "The members of Osibisa, and ...
Osibisa Formed in London in 1969 by three Ghanaian and three Caribbean musicians, Osibisa played a central role in developing an awareness of African music among European and North American ...