Abass Akande Obesere
Abass Akande Obesere (born 20 January 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 slang usage. Following the paths of other successful musicians such as Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, Obesere has taken his own brand of Fuji music all over the world.
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- Name
- Abass Akande
- Born
- 20 January 1965
- Birthplace
- Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
- Occupation
- Singer-songwriter
- Nationality
- Nigeria
- Fields
- fuji music
- Languages
- English · Yoruba · Nigerian Pidgin
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Abass Akande Obesere (born 20 January 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 slang usage. Following the paths of other successful musicians such as Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, Obesere has taken his own brand of Fuji music all over the world.
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Biography
Biography
He was initially signed with Sony Music but moved on to other labels after payment disputes. For most of his musical career, he had a long-time rivalry with K1 De Ultimate, another popular Fuji musician. Obesere is currently signed with Mayors Ville Entertainment artist management firm, a subsidiary of Maxgolan Entertainment Group, a record company in Lagos, Nigeria.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Abass Akande • Birth Name — Abass Akande • Alias — Omo Rapala, Papa Tosibe, Sidophobia, Oba Alasakasa, Omo Idan • Born — 20 January 1965 • Birthplace — Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria • Genre — * Fuji • pop • hip hop • Occupation — Singer-songwriter • Instrument — Vocals • Years Active — 1981–present • Label — * Freeworld Music • Mayors Veil Entertainment • Sony Music • Bayowa Records
Controversies
Controversies
Obesere was accused of raping Olaiya Olanike on the 12 of February 2013 in his Okota,Lagos home,an allegation Obesere has since denied.
Albums
Albums
• Introduction (1991) • Mr. Magic (1992) • 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) • Old Skool Lape (Bayowa) • Apple Juice (Bayowa) • Okokoriko (Bayowa) • Obaadan (Bayowa) • Effissy (Corporate Pictures) • Confirmation (Corporate Pictures) • New Face • Jaforie • Alaimore (Ingrate)
Singles
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"
Personal life
Personal life
Obesere is married to Abeni Tolanikawo and the marriage is blessed with Children.
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- 1.Obesere signs multi-million dollars deal with US record label, Freeworld Music. Vanguard. Vanguardngr.
- 2.Obesere Fights Wasiu Ayinde K1- "Don't Be Rude, Respect Your Elders". naijagists.com.
- 3.Inyang, Ifreke. "He has never been a king over me, he is rude" - Obesere reveals rift with KWAM 1. Daily Post. 2 January 2013.
- 4.Obesere rape saga: Case transferred to SCID. Vanguard. 6 March 2014.
- 5.Nation, The. Obesere didn’t rape Olanike, says victim’s relation. The Nation. 9 March 2014.
- 6."Egungun Be Careful"
- 7.Omosola, Friday. Obesere set to marry popular sex therapist as second wife. Premium Times. 15 September 2025.
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