Afro-rock band Osibisa have confirmed that founding member, singer and saxophonist Teddy Osei has died aged 88.

Back in the ‘70s Osibisa -- Ghananian for 'criss-cross rhythms that explode with happiness' -- scored a major hit with 'Sunshine Day' -- a new sound to British ears.

There are no fewer than a dozen covers of “Sunshine Day”, the band's popular song, which was also used for the Euro 2000 football tournament. Osibisa has performed in far flung corners of the ...

Their single ‘Sunshine Day’ is so popular that it has been recorded by several other international artistes. The show at Chowdaiah Hall will begin at 7.30 pm.

Osibisa's massive world hits include Sunshine Day, Welcome Home, Music For Gong Gong, ‘Woyaya’, Coffee Song, Dance The Body Music and several others.

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 ...

The legendary Teddy Osei, renowned for his role in the Afro-pop band Osibisa, was laid to rest following a body viewing and final funeral rites held at his family residence in Chiriapatre, Kumasi ...

Osibisa, the great Ghanaian band, is celebrating 40 years of musical excellence with the launch of two albums, ‘Osee Yee’ and ‘The Very Best of Osibisa’.

Osei's contribution to the success of Osibisa is undeniable. His crucial input towards the group led to chart successes in the UK with singles like Sunshine Day and Dance the Body Music.

Osibisa’s big hit was Sunshine Day and we were eventually treated to a lovely, singalong version of that, during a set that started with regular favourites Welcome Home and Fire Will Burn You.

Although the general consensus is that Osibisa did World music before World music, this firecracker of a gig makes another, more important point. The band founded in London by Ghanaian multi ...