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Abass Akande Obesere, better known as Omo Rapala, is a renowned Nigerian artist, singer, and record producer from Ibadan. His special musical style and slang have made him a popular Fuji musician, and he has taken his own brand of Fuji music all over the world. His long-standing rivalry with K1 De Ultimate has been one of the defining features of his musical career, and he is currently signed to the Mayors Ville Entertainment record label.
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