The name Osuani Afrifa will go down well with music lovers as one of the few Ghanaian musicians whose music is being recognised as true gospel music with a music with a traditional touch.
His music is markedly Ghanaian, and his instrumentals can easily be recognised as following home-bred rhythms. Many people who have had the opportunity to watch Osuani Afrifa, the Versatile Ghanaian gospel musician in the theatre performing, or on television, would undoubtedly agree with me that he is one of the few talented gospel musicians in Ghana, today.
Many gospel music lovers regard him as one of the enterprising gospel musicians in the country, whose music has changed the lives of so many people. The soft-spoken musician told P&P that gospel music had a positive impact on the people through the world.
When asked whether his songs have won souls for Christ, he laughed and stated ?my songs have changed so many lives, both Christians and non-Christians? According to him, being a gospel musician is part of the gift given to him by God after recovering from a severe ailment adding that, apart from being musician, he also uses music to spread the gospel of Christ.
Talking about how he got interested in music, he explained that he discovered his talent during his youthful days. ?I started full-time musical career in 1986 and have 15 albums to my credit.? All the songs on his albums boast of beautiful horn renditions, lyric and sensual voice on vocals. They strike listeners as very good as Osuani pours out the lyrics in his soothing voice, describe as enchanting.
Osuani latest album, ?Mensuro na Me Ka?, exhibits a hidden talent in the songs, with a beautiful well-tuned chorus. All the songs have also been equipped with good traditional rhythms and beats. It is clear that Osuani?s touch with good rhythms always manifests in all his songs. And those on his albums invoke the Christian?s sentiment, and the listeners soon step in line with the danceable tune to do one dance or the other while praising the lord in superlative terms.
It is interesting the way Osuani arranged and composed his work; they have all the qualities to meet international standards, and one striking feature of the album is near perfect sound quality, and the moving instrumentation, programmed to meet the demands of music lovers. Osuani, who many people regard as one of the veterans on the gospel music scene, appreciates how to win the attention of listeners, even his critics and antagonists, as well, who do not wish him well.
Osuani noted that he feels comfortable as a veteran gospel musician with vast experience, adding that ?I am ready to face the challenges ahead?. When asked how he came by his latest album ?Mensuro Na Me Ka?, which has become a hit on the music market. Osuani indicated that Kwame Mickey, the youngest music producer in Ghana, who saw the creative skills in him, offered to assisted him in releasing the album, ?thank God I have been able to come out with another successful album?.
All his songs have everything to keep hopes alive and high, especially the broken-hearted. With the rich voice and sweet backing vocals, he goes all-out to praise his Maker, and encourages the downhearted. Osuani, who needs introduction, at all, as far as gospel music is concerned, has created a very good image for himself on the music scene in Ghana, and other parts of the World.
With all his success, he is still bustling with insatiable determination to become one of the best musicians in Ghana. By far, Osuani?s best asset is his voice, which has swept many listeners off their feet by its sheer appeal. Under the Kaakyire Music Production, producers of his latest album, Osuani must be comfortable under the umbrella of musical success, having to benefit from the long years of experience, under sleeves of his advisers.