Obour
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Summary
Obour, born Bice Osei Kuffour, is a Ghanaian hiplife musician whose work draws on Asante performance resources and socially directed song. The stage name means 'stone'.[1]
Life and career
He entered recording through Soul Records after secondary school. His early successes included Atentenben and Dondo, followed by a wider public role in music organization and advocacy. His history includes a period leading the Musicians Union of Ghana, a role recorded in the dated 2015 profile.[1][2]
Music and style
A traditional Asante rhythmic emphasis and warrior-like stage persona distinguished his contribution to the developing hiplife scene. That approach made local performance knowledge a visible part of rap's Ghanaian transformation.[3]
Works and performances
The 2004 album Atumpan and the associated tour joined new music to a road-safety project. 'Konkontibaa' featured Batman, while 'Shyne ur eye' included Tic Tac and Baba Shanty. These collaborations show his place in an interconnected recording scene. The contemporary launch report also documents coordinated radio presentation and the planned national tour.[4]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Music In Africa: Obour, 2015 artist profile. Accessed 23 October 2026.
- ↑ GhanaRemembers: Obour, musical career and public service. Accessed 23 October 2026.
- ↑ Music In Africa: The story of Ghana’s favourite genre, part 2. Accessed 23 October 2026.
- ↑ Modern Ghana: Obour Sets Pace in Music Industry, 11 June 2004. Accessed 23 October 2026.