Amakye Dede

Amakye Dede

Abrantie Amakye Dede is a Ghanaian musician, best-known for his work in the field of highlife and as the leader of the Super Apollo High Kings. He began his professional career in 1975.

Among his releases is the 6-track cassette Bebrebe Yi (production by Megastar). The musicians appearing in this release are (as noted on the cassette):

Lead Vocals: Amakye DedeBacking vocals: Amakye Dede & Nash(Backing on Su Fre Nyame by Franklina Jones)Keyboards: Kwesi YoboAdditional Keyboards: Bodo StaigerGuitars: Smart Frimpong & Bodo StaigerBass: Kwesi Yobo & Bodo StaigerPercussion: Kao Kudi

Followingly, the tracklist is:Side A:
# Bebrebe Yi
# Odo Kasa
# Mani Agyina

Side B:
# Mma Wo Were Mfi Me
# Su Fre Wo Nyame
# Monfa Nto Me So


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