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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 85820, member: 27"]
Highlife legend’s memory is fading, leaving family worried while fans remember a hitmaker who shaped Ghanaian sound for decades.

Family reveals health condition
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[*]Abrekyireba Kofi Sammy is reported to be living with dementia.
[*]Cannot recall basic details, according to relatives.
[*]Disclosure came from elder brother Kwame Botwe.
[*]Condition described as severe and ongoing.
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Roots of a highlife powerhouse
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[*]Founded and led the Okukuseku International Band of Ghana.
[*]Turned the group into a regional highlife force.
[*]Built strong followings in Ghana and Nigeria.
[*]Became a defining voice of classic highlife.
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Early career and rise
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[*]Started out with the Kakaiku Guitar Band.
[*]Also played with Dr. K. Gyasi’s Noble Kings.
[*]Formed the Okukuseku International Band in 1969.
[*]Recorded extensively across multiple decades.
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Songs that outlived the moment
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[*]Wrote and performed the classic Yellow Sisi.
[*]Track became a signature of his band.
[*]Other known songs include Makoma.
[*]Mentome Da also carried his distinct style.
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Legacy beyond memory
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[*]Helped spread Ghanaian highlife across borders.
[*]Recorded music for Nigerian labels in Onitsha.
[*]Regular performances built cross-country appeal.
[*]Influence remains strong despite his condition.
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