Kwaku Agyapong Danemah popularly known as Dr. Paa Bobo (11 September 1951 – 28 December 2013) was a Ghanaian highlife musician, known as highlife music legend.[1][2][3] He is also known for the popular and nationwide hit song Osobro kyee.[4] In January 2020, Stonebwoy with his Bhim Band remixed Osobro kyee titled Sobolo.[5]
Kwaku Agyapong Danemah | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Dr. Paa Bobo |
| Born | September 11, 1951 Akyim Maase |
| Origin | Eastern Region, Ghana |
| Died | December 28, 2013 (aged 62) Korle Bu Teaching Hospital |
| Genres | Highlife |
The late Dr. Paa Bobo is noted to have travelled to Nigeria, during which he recorded a couple of his songs.
Early life and education
editDr. Paa Bobo was born to a family of music enthusiasts. His father was a member of a local band, and he encouraged his son to pursue music. Dr. Paa Bobo attended Kumasi Technical Institute, where he studied Electrical Engineering.
Musical career
editDr. Paa Bobo started his musical career in the 1970s, as a member of the Kumasi-based group, 'Gye Nyame', which included other prominent highlife musicians like Kojo Antwi and George Darko. He later formed his own band, 'Sweet Talks', and released his debut album, 'Onyame Nkrabea', in 1982. The album was a huge success, and it established him as one of the leading highlife musicians in Ghana.
Over the next decade, Dr. Paa Bobo released several hit albums, including 'Obiara Se Eye Aduro', 'Me Ye Obaa', and 'Comfort'. He also collaborated with other Ghanaian musicians, such as Amakye Dede, Nana Acheampong, and Charles Amoah. Dr. Paa Bobo's music was popular not only in Ghana but also in other African countries and among the African diaspora in Europe and North America.
In addition to his musical career, Dr. Paa Bobo was also involved in philanthropic activities. He established the 'Paa Bobo Foundation', which provided educational and medical assistance to underprivileged children in Ghana.
Personal life and legacy
editDr. Paa Bobo was married and had several children. He was a devout Christian and often incorporated Christian themes into his music. He passed away on September 28, 2003, after a brief illness.
Dr. Paa Bobo's music continues to be popular in Ghana and among Ghanaian communities abroad. His unique style, which blended traditional rhythms with modern sounds, influenced a new generation of Ghanaian musicians. He is remembered as one of the most talented and innovative highlife musicians in Ghana's history.
References
edit- ^ "Dr Paa Bobo laid to rest". April 11, 2014.
- ^ "Several musician bodies to remember Dr Paa Bobo on January 4". January 3, 2014.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "What Is Killing Our Musicians?". www.peacefmonline.com.
- ^ "Dr Paa Bobo is dead". Graphic Online.
- ^ "WATCH: Stonebwoy remixes Paa Bobo's hit "Osobro Kyee"; titles it "Sobolo"". 2020-01-15. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
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