Abass Akande Obesere: biography, age, family, net worth

All you need to know about Abass Akande Obesere popularly known as Omo Rapala or Obesere Let’s take a look at his Biography, Nationality, Career, Age, Net worth, Family.

ABOUT
Abass Akande Obesere, also known as Omo Rapala, is a popular Fuji musician.

EARLY LIFE
Abass Akande Obesere was born on January 28, 1965 in Ibadan, Oyo state Nigeria.

EDUCATION
He attended St Paul Primary School in Ebute Metta, Lagos moving on to Jubril Martins Secondary School in Ebute Metta for his Secondary school education.

CAREER
Obesere, who describes his recent genre of music as Fuji Pop, a fusion of Fuji and Hip Hop determined not to be ignored infused ‘vulgar’ words into his songs touching on issues which were considered taboo in the conservative Yoruba community. He released an album titled ‘Revolution’ in 2009 featuring artistes like 9ice, Lord of Ajasa, Timaya, Uncle Promise, Eazy Lizy and young Trybson

Abass Akande Obesere

He signed to Mayors Ville Entertainment following split from Sony Music due to payment disputes and in 2017, signed a multi-million dollar recording deal with Freeworld Music which is a US-based Nigerian record label company

Apart from singing, Obesere is an actor known popularly for his role in ‘Ito urine’ which was produced in 2008.

FAMILY
Obesere is married and he has five children with his wife.

PERSONAL LIFE
Alhaji Obesere survived a ghastly Car Accident at Ijebu-Ode in his Lexus jeep LX470 on his way to Lagos. The accident occurred on Sunday April 8, 2012 at about 7:30pm. Report had it that the artiste and 2 other passengers only sustained injuries and were immediately transferred to Orisunbare Hospital, Jakande Isolo, Lagos.

ACHIEVEMENT

— 2016 City People Entertainment Awards for Best Fuji Musician of the Year.

— 2018 Top Naija Music Legendary Award.

NET WORTH
Abass Akande Obesere is arguably one of the richest indigenous musicians in Nigeria with an estimated net worth of  50 million.