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Obuoba J.A. Adofo
Highlife Musician, Leader of the City Boys Band
About Obuoba J.A. Adofo
Obuoba J.A. Adofo started making music in the early 1970s because he saw how people celebrated his relative, the highlife great Nana Ampadu. He went on to lead the City Boys Band, release more than 30 albums and receive a lifetime achievement award at the 2019 Ghana Music Awards.
Career
Born around 1952, he wrote his first song, "Odo Nndidi Ntwen Me", before finishing school, and chose love songs to stand apart from musicians singing about life and death. Of his many hits, "Yaa Boatemaa" is the best loved; in 2024 a ten-year-old won a standing ovation singing it on TV3's Nsoromma. Fans nicknamed him "Black Chinese". He has spoken of regretting bleaching his skin when young, and has called for radio to filter out songs with indecent lyrics.
Frequently asked questions about Obuoba J.A. Adofo
How old is Obuoba J.A. Adofo?
Obuoba J.A. Adofo is 74 years old, born August 4, 1952.
What is Obuoba J.A. Adofo known for?
Obuoba J.A. Adofo is a Highlife Musician, Leader of the City Boys Band.
What is Obuoba J.A. Adofo's nationality?
Obuoba J.A. Adofo is Ghanaian.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth
- 4 August 1952
- Nationality
- Ghanaian
- Region
- Ashanti
Awards & Achievements
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Sources & References
- "Obuoba J.A. Adofo". Wikipedia.
- "Wikidata entry Q134644509". Wikidata.
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