Osibisa

About the Book

Led by the superbly talented, Ghanaian born saxophonist, Teddy Osei, Osibisa exploded on to the music scene in 1971. From Cape Town to Sydney, London to the Americas, Bombay to Beirut, their unique sound pulsed its way into the hearts and hips of millions of fans, infusing the tired post 60s rock scene with a poly-rhythmic fusion of African, Caribbean, Jazz, Rock, Latin and R&B.

This is their astonishing story. From years of obscurity to their first taste of stardom, from the colourful hedonistic characters that dominated the era to the depression of squabbles and break-ups. It is as much a story about rags-to-riches success as it is a sad tale of betrayal, jealousy and exploitation.

About the Author

Charles Aniagolu is a writer, television producer and broadcast journalist. He has written two other books and has directed several television documentaries. Charles is also a news presenter and occasionally anchors the news on CNN International.