Ghanaian artiste and music producer Kuami Eugene has paid tribute to the late Togolese music legend Omar B, known privately as Ahiangban Omar.
In honoring the fallen legend, Kuami Eugene has released a rendition of Omar B’s classic hit song, Awoo Mawugné.
According to Kuami Eugene, a friend introduced him to Omar B’s music, recognizing their shared creative ability to write, sing, and produce. Intrigued, Kuami Eugene began to inquire more about Omar B and discovered that the artist passed away during a time when his career was flourishing, leaving behind a young family.
In light of this, Kuami Eugene decided to create a rendition of Awoo Mawugné, a song that had been on his heart, and donate the revenue generated to Omar B’s family.
“After I got the translation of the song from some friends, I realized he had put together some powerful lyrics, so I decided to do a rendition in his honor,” Kuami Eugene shared.
The Rockstar emphasized that the tribute is “not for profit. It’s purely out of love and respect. I have no intention of exploiting this work. All revenues generated from this upload will go directly to Omar B’s family.”
Kuami Eugene expressed his hope that the song will generate significant views and revenue for Omar B’s family.
Omar B, known for his ingenuity and meteoric rise, became a role model and an inspiration to Togo’s young talents. While his third album, Me, Myself and I, was released in 2019, Omar B tragically passed away suddenly on February 20, 2020, at the age of 35, due to a heart attack.
Enjoy the song below: