Osibisa was in the house

Formed in 1969 in England, the band has travelled the world with its own sizzling brand of fusion sounds. It has been through several incarnations over the years and the  lineup for the EMY Awards gig was another indication that there was still some vibrant life in the outfit.

The band was given an award in the African Entertainment Legends category at EMY programme. Former Minister of Finance, Dr Kwabena Duffuor, was crowned the Ultimate Man of the Year at the event.

For those who missed the Kempiski affair, Osibisa will be in action again tonight, June 30 at the Piano Bar,  near the Teshie-Nungua Greda Estates Shell Roundabout in Accra.

There will be another thrilling night  at the Best Western Atlantic Hotel, Takoradi on  Friday,  July 7.  Kumasi hosts the band at the Golden Tulip Hotel on Saturday, July 15.

“We had time to push in only four songs at Kempiski  but more of the band’s wide  repertoire  will be on offer at the other gigs. So everyone can come along and  dance  to Woyaya, Sunshine Day, The Coffee Song, Welcome Home, Music  For  Gong  Gong,   Wango Wango,  Ayiko Bia, Happy Children and more,” Bessa Simons said.