Osibisa - Woyaya (Live on Austrian TV, 1972)

The group Osibisa was founded in 1969 in London and consisted at the time of its formation of Teddy Osei (saxophone), Max Tontoh (trumpet), Lasisi Amao (tenor saxophone, percussion), Sol Amarfio (drums), Robert Bailey (keyboard), Wendel Richardson (guitar) and Spartacus R (bass guitar). The band members translate the band name loosely from Ghanaian as "criss cross rhythms that explode with happiness". They were considered the pioneers of world music from the mid-1970s and paved the way for other great artists like Bob Marley. They had their first success with the song "Music for Gong Gong". This was shortly followed by "Sunshine Day", "Dance the Body Music" and "Coffee Song". Their album Woyaya rose to number 11 in the LP charts of the time and in the mid-1980s they built their own recording studio, a theatre complex and their own record label "Flying Elephant" in Ghana.
Spotlight was a music programme for young people broadcast by the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF) between 1968 and 1978. It was the equivalent of Beat Club or Musikladen in Germany.

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In case you come across to this video 3000 and years to come, know that we once existed also 😢 proudly Ghanaian 😊

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I love my country Ghana

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Wow this comment 😢😢..our roots will never fade.. God bless Our Mother Ghana 🇬🇭..🙏🏾

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I am here to append my signature. To my Son, all the younger kids and future generations, this is to let you know that i listened to this masterpiece and earth isn’t a permanent place. Live right and do everything possible not to miss Heaven

[@lawrencedolo2285]

Pure joy, happy faces full of talent and passion. In many many years to come, I want my unborn daughter little Laura to know that her daddy was here in 2024. I made this comment when I was in my early 30s, still young but energetic.

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Pure Joy, Happy faces full of talent and passion, In many years to come, I want my twins (Brayden & Braden) to know that their daddy was here on this day 20-08-2024. I made this comment in my early 30s as well

[@kofipreman2569]

Dear future generations, if you chance on this comment remember life isn't permanent. I made this comment on 23 of April, 2024 when I was an active and energetic youth in my 30s of age. God bless you and make your vision a reality. My advice to you is that never be influenced negatively by friends, never kill for money, you will never enjoy it.

[@ReginaHunteman]

WORD UP

[@addorbruce8929]

Your comments is a gospel on its own, I love it because it comes from your heart

[@Molegalunchained]

It is 2024. I am 71 years old and still mesmerized by Osibisa rendition of this song. Salute from South Africa ❤❤❤

[@kwawkwansah2452]

Rendition ? It is their song It certainly is mesmerising though.

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❤❤❤❤

[@abdulganiudwaynecarter9356]

Look at the happiness in their faces❤. They were so happy

[@abdulaidautey1637]

This is 2024,,, we will surely get there one day... Proudly Ghanaian.

[@StreetBwol]

We they together 🎉

[@godfredkofiadusei1018]

This song is Spiritual. God bless Mac Tontoh, Sol Amarfio, Teddy Osei, Kiki Gyan, Del and all the members

[@nanaadomgebb2164]

Very spiritual

[@umukoroanthony9592]

I can't hold back my tears, God may i never miss Heaven after all these struggles here on earth.

[@darlbanc8651]

I’m here 11th may 2024 at 7,48am . Just to remind you that you will surely get to your destination.

[@samuelferdinand-qm5bi]

If our future generation come across this comment, they should remember we once existed also 22-04-2024

[@nanadebrah7866]

Yes, they should note that life is a journey

[@sethkumordzie4945]

Just like the comment for me so I return to listen to this masterpiece again

[@RaymondDerbome-qw5jk]

This song is 52 years old this year 2024!!! May God bless the souls of The legends Osibisa . A forever blessed song to the people of Africa and beyond. We are grateful to these legends . I was alive as at the time 11/3/2024. Knowing very 5000 years to come i wouldn't be alive so anyone who comes across this write up should know we also lived and existed some time ago. I love you all and may God bless us all . Proudly Ghanaian

[@francisyeboah8697]

Ghanaians will be proud and forever remember Osibisa band ❤️ 💙.

[@sarahd7424]

Over 5 decades and the song still has a strong impact. Wow ✨✨✨. 🇬🇭🇬🇭

[@user-lw3ok9uz9i]

I'm 66 years old. This song was a hit late 1960's then the group came to Salisbury, Zimbabwe in 1980 soon after Bob Marley. Wonderful memories

[@danielmfodjoe9707]

Proudly Ghanaian 🇬🇭🔥🇬🇭🔥🇬🇭🔥🇬🇭🙏

[@kwawkwansah2452]

Long before Afrobeats crossover there was Osibisa. An amazing collaboration of excellent Musicians. It needs to be said playing musical instruments makes you appreciate music more and extends your talent to become a greater one. We are [still] going and only Heavens know where that may be, but we will get there. Wɔyaya !!!

[@bismarkowusu5665]

Who is going to tell the story of these legends to the present generation ❤❤❤

[@jeffreykwakyeduah1723]

Am still loving woyaaya in 2024…..heaven knows we will surely go back home someday

[@salamatubunyamin9773]

Me too😢

[@alfredhanson6708]

In a 1000 and 2 years to come when you come across this video on here, know that this song resonated with many young people from my generation and we wept and got emotional listening to this beautiful song. We also got inspired by the beautiful smile of the artistes. Always know that it gets better. Don’t worry about the future. It gets better. ❤❤️❤️ 08/27/2024

[@adekunle.fadeniyi7410]

A song of hope and expectations of greater things to come. My Dad listened and loved this track when played on the radio then. God bless his soul and the entire African Continent.

[@isaaconellblessingamoako2216]

Yes I was little child when I heard this magnificent song through AKAN DRAMA MAAME DOKONO AND OSOFO DADZIE. ANY ONE WHO SEES THIS COMMENTS I ALSO HERE

[@nanaakua7851]

The way they'll smiled throughout the video 🎉❤😊

[@christianaasare2635]

God bless Ghana ❤🇬🇭 This song always motivates me anytime I want to give up 🙌

[@johnmoorestudios9153]

God has Bless our country but leaders keep misusing it and fooling with it.

[@christianaasare2635]

God will help us ❤

[@NanaKofi-lm2vq]

That is the spirit of Africa....Ghana my motherland ❤2024 still alive

[@jamesmensah9031]

Osibisa Wowza .who is here in 2024

[@ellenankomah150]

I can say this song hit differently. I always burst into tears, when I hear it. And this song also inspires and gives hope for the future. We used to sing this song after our last paper in SHS. Shoutout to all Ahemaa (KGee). It will be hard we know and the road will be muddy and rough but we will surely get there one day. So giving up shouldn't be our motto. Let's fight hard and we will surely get what we want. ❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏. God bless our homeland, Ghana🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️‍🔥🥰❤️🌹❣️

[@JudithTwum]

I also completed kgee I can relate, I just finished an exams and it didn't go as planned buh I know heaven knows how we will get there.😊😊😍😍😍

[@addorbruce8929]

Here I am playing this song on 2nd June 2024, the message never fades or gets old.

[@nanamakerz7467]

Hmmm They need to be celebrated every year… see the joy in their faces❤…. Life is just a journey indeed 😊😢

[@zikkybamby3869]

My Dad loved this song so much. He Passed Sept 4 2020. I am tying this on the 29th of June 2024. I Was Here. 🥺🥺

[@danieladdai7868]

Best Ghanaian music group ever. March 2024

[@erico932]

Great song by all standards. 28th May 2024 and still counting.

[@samuelk.byiadom7534]

🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭 Dear future generations to come, It's a Friday morning on 3rd May,2024. I started singing this song this morning as It came in mind...so I quickly came here❤❤❤ August,2024 will be my thirtieth year and I've been enjoying this song from my childhood days as Peace fm 104.3 kept playing it... especially on Sunday mornings😅wow I missed my childhood days❤ adulthood came so fast...but the best decision I ever made is handing my life into the hands of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is coming again.. give your life to Him and secure your future even after here... love you all.❤❤❤ Proudly African🇬🇭

[@berniewighton1496]

wonderful band saw them twice in the 70's ❤❤

[@mikejones-go8vz]

Same in NZ fantastic concert

[@RaymondDerbome-qw5jk]

I love this song more than any other song I have ever listened to. May God bless and keep us forever. 20/3/2024

[@sammyprime2865]

Osibisa, one of Ghana's heritage ❤️❤️❤️ At the age of 24 and this is one of the groups that really inspires me

[@FrankOwusuafriyie-wm3ue]

The smiles, pure joy with which they sang this is so beautiful to see.. ❤❤

[@abigauilnot4728]

Greatest group of all time

[@staphgwen3487]

I swear we Africans are Gods, watching this gives me goosebumps

[@oldschool5]

My head is spinning just reading the comments. Chills all over. Sitting with my Elders down here in Arkansas and they telling me about seeing them in concert back in 72

[@gracemac6242]

Same here 😢

[@alfredaryee2561]

May your soul rest in peace 🕊️ daddy. You played this song for the family every morning, telling us that everything will be alright that heavens the best for us. Incase any of my sons and daughters or my grandchildren come across this song. I want to tell you that anything you are passing through God's knows the best and heaven will always be on your side. Love you all

[@georgedonkoh4686]

This song moves me to tears anytime I listen to it. The struggle is real and hard out there but we’ll surely get there.

[@betty1inamillion98]

This song has motivated generations and I hope it continues to

[@addorbruce8929]

Any time I hear this song, I remember childhood times, we will get there

[@Gift-ii6pd]

Dear Future generation when you come across this song let it be your motivation don’t hesitate don’t look back keep moving and pushing you will surely get to your destination ❤.. today is 2nd march 2024. Be blessed and inspired by this song..

[@OVIRA101]

This speaks to the soul. Superb.

[@mahmudkane2194]

Ooo this make me reflect back then when i was very young little lad when i heard this from Gtv i know they about to start cantaca concert 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭

[@IsaacNewtonTetteh]

i love this music we will get there heaven knows where we are going

[@achieto1610]

who had the chance to see them live, I think of osofo Dadzie every time I heard this song, a blast from the past

[@miclasslearningchannel7025]

We’ll get there, and we know we’ll. 2024 still listening

[@miramacanovic6435]

Heavenly

[@kwamealex-eyitene8916]

Seen them several times live in the late ‘70s. Awesome!!!!

[@Officialrestoreafrica]

In case you come across to this video 3100 and years to come, know that we once existed also 😢 proudly Ghanaian 😊

[@kwesiedumadze-acquah4179]

Bravo guys

[@michaelbrown2298]

Sounds from the Spirit are eternal.. Woke up this morning with this song beaming ray of lights deep in my subconscious.

[@SFPP_Archival_Recordings]

We will get there We know we will

[@godfreymashayamombe8184]

I couldn't sing this song when i was 8years I watched Osibisa on Zbctv when they visited Zimbabwe That's the time I fell for this song

[@sammyprime2865]

1st June, 2024 Dear future generations,know that you have heaven's backing and whatever you do in a sound mind, with faith and hardwork, you shall surely get there.

[@saisridharjanardhanan2703]

Osibisa forever!

[@ewuraamaetruwaasam7084]

This song is timeless.

[@gerardjoseph3463]

I used to hear this song as a child in the 70s. I just heard it in a Facebook video.

[@user-bx6wg7ri9z]

Very inspirational ❤

[@easymaneysniper8449]

Legends ..way ahead of their time 😊👍🏽🙏🏾

[@StreetBwol]

One day we get there still 2024😢

[@stephensmith799]

Wonderful. Happiest experience for audiences of any band.

[@tonyfantozzi1662]

Love this band ,tremendous percussion and horn section. Saw them in Germany in 1971 as a member of uncle Sam's Air force

[@kofiafrikan1236]

God bless GHANA

[@kalonjeebless]

Legends from GHANA 🇬🇭

[@gertrudeeshun648]

I’m also here on 04-04-2024. For the future generation😊

[@mbenyah]

The smiles on their faces

[@titusbomber3270]

MY FAVOURITE BAND MEMBER LOUGHTY AMAO LASSISI

[@bishopx5ur077]

Our Legends are gone but never forgotten ❤

[@emmanuelalonso4732]

Next generation 3064 years to come should like this comment and know that there was once happiness in 2024... God bless you all 🙏❤️

[@ReginaHunteman]

To the upcoming generations. This song is for y'all. Proud afrikan and love my country GHANA

[@larryacquah8307]

One day we the youths will remember where we come from proudly Ghanaian

[@elsin01]

Ghana will always be a country of motivation We are going and for sure we will reach. We know within

[@jonathanfoutz8931]

I actually first heard this song as a child on an Art Garfunkel album. Really love this version.

[@prospermensah1113]

I lived here in this era too

[@pumagh2024]

Played this song here in Ghana Osu-Julius Nyerere street 15/06/2024.....WE WILL GET THERE❤✊🏿

[@natedegreate]

My fave band

[@eunicekweidjatey1841]

That was the time when Africans see each other as one people😢sad this kind of bond is no longer there

[@Nkosomathsclass]

If our future generation come across this comment. They should remember we once existed also. 12-04-2024

[@georgeoben-yeboa-asuama8474]

My favorite. Proud to be a Ghanaian.

[@fusheiniabdulrashid7910]

Today is 16th May 2024 hearing this song with no joy but hoping and praying that things will get better but never give up on what you are doing if is not a sin just believe and don’t tell people all your struggles they may used it against you 😢this song is really touching heart 😊

[@evansdarkoagyemang8349]

well said bro

[@JcMattedi1]

Muito lindo. Gosto desta canção.

[@SamJuu]

Proudly Ghanaian🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭... July 2024 I was here❤. For sure, we will get there 🙏🏾

[@tamimumorgan5878]

0:39 - Teddy Osei 0:47 - Mac Tontoh (RIP) 0:57 - Sol Amarfio (RIP) 1:01 - Kiki Gyan (RIP)

[@Maskman63]

Legends they will live in our hearts until we are all gone ❤️ R.I.P.P 💐

[@kevinodonkor4123]

Is Teddy Osei still alive?

[@tamimumorgan5878]

@@kevinodonkor4123 yup. He’s 86 now !

[@kevinodonkor4123]

@@tamimumorgan5878 The band started with him,and it will surely end with him (since the rest are all gone) We thank God for Long Life! Praying the good Lord preserves him to see a Centenary and beyond.

[@evelynkissi884]

​@@tamimumorgan5878Has Ghana ever honored them? I hope so.

[@martinpoku6925]

We will definitely get there by God's grace.

[@alberterbah3827]

Timeless record.

[@markboateng7252]

Beautiful. We are closely there

[@gideonasiedu6181]

The Laughter on Their Face is beautiful This still loving the sound in 2024

[@isaacboateng5810]

Now in my 40s !hope to enjoy it my 70s as well

[@barimakwamefrempong8227]

It will be hard we know and the road will be muddy and rough...

[@kwesikod5737]

Should you come across this video in the year 3000 and beyond, know that we once existed.

[@josephquansah6864]

Ghana will surely get there one day by the grace of the almighty God

[@benjamindziworshie8679]

The young shall grow. Hiplife Artists and the soo call dancehall Artists, get this, LIFE IS TRANSIENT. HUMILITY IS KEY

[@godfredmclean]

HIGHLIFE IS WHO WE ARE NOT Dancehall

[@matildajill]

My name is Gabriel Giba I’m 23 and I always love this song I was here May 16 2024

[@fusheiniabdulrashid7910]

Hello

[@wealthybeatrice6785]

The smiles on their faces 😍

[@verlindaghansah869]

Dear future, Madame Kukuwa Tekyiwa once lived in Teshie she was a fashion designer

[@eunicekweidjatey1841]

Wonderful song

[@vivianpartison1990]

Lovely melody ❤❤❤❤❤❤