Kofi Sammy

Leader, singer and composer of Okukuseku International Band Of Ghana. He started his career with the Kakaiku Guitar Band before moving onto to the K. Gyasi and his noble Kings Band. In Accra around 1969 he formed the Okukuseku International Band of Ghana together with Water Proof . In 1970 they moved to Kumasi and began recording with the Ambassador Studios. By economic pressures and limited recording facilities they went to Lagos, Nigeria. The band recorded 2 LP's, but their rootsy brand of Highlife was more popular in the East so they moved again to Onitsha in 1981 to record with the Rogers All Stars. They continued to play Asante highlife, singing in Twi, but also added songs sung in Pidgen English and Ibo to appeal to their Nigerian audience.