August this year saw the passing of Mac Tontoh, lead member of the most internationally acclaimed African band, Osibisa. In tribute to the great man, Alliance Francaise in Accra held a concert featuring some of Ghana’s best
known artists from yesteryear right up to the present day.
It was a BIG occasion. Osibisa have played to audiences all around the world. Their jazz,
funk, fusion, caribbean, r&b, latino and african rhythms were the basis of 20 studio albums,
working along the way with the likes of Thin Lizzy, Stevie Wonder and many others.
We were privileged to go along to witness the likes of legends such as Gyedu Blay Ambolley, Kojo Antwi, and of couse the Osibisa band, as well as younger talent like Sarkodie and the night’s show stealer, Nana Yaa.
So, particularly dedicated to everyone in the UK looking outside at the grey skies above, here’s a little bit of sunshine to brighten up your day and pay tribute to the one and only Mactontoh of Osibisa
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