Francis Teddy Osei was the leader and a founding member of the iconic Osibisa Band. Born in Kumasi, Ghana on the 1st of December 1937, he moved to London in 1962 and was awarded a scholarship by the government of Ghana to study music.  He formed his first band called the ‘Cat’s Paw’ and in 1969, asked Mac Tontoh, his younger brother and Sol Amarfio to join his band in London.  That was the birthing of Osibisa. He passed away on the 14th of January 2024 at the Apple Tree Care Home in London. He’s described as ‘Teddy’ Osei.  Known the world over as the leader and founder of Osibisa, the ground-breaking Afro-rock band, he was a talented, passionate man, musician and mentor to many.”

Reference: The East African published Wednesday 22nd January 2024, Bamuturaki Musinguzi