Ofori Amponsah – Otoolege (Official Video)

Ofori Amponsah Otoolege is the song many Ghanaians remember as the high point of the singer’s career. It was the title track of his 2005 album Otoolege, and the record carried him to seven awards, including Artiste of the Year, at the 2006 Ghana Music Awards.

Otoolege is a collaboration. Ofori Amponsah brought in Barosky, K.K. Fosu and Kofi Nti, three acts he had worked with and produced for. When the album came out, GhanaWeb described the title track as “arguably the hottest song on the album.”

Watch Ofori Amponsah – Otoolege (Official Music Video)

The official music video plays below from Ofori Amponsah’s YouTube channel. It has more than 4.2 million views there.

The story behind Otoolege

Speaking to GhanaWeb in 2005, Ofori Amponsah said he wrote the song during a difficult period in a relationship. He described the album as one for all ages, from hiplife to highlife lovers, with danceable rhythms and songs about love.

The Otoolege album also carried songs such as Bonwire, Lady, Ababio, Abelle, Odo Wine and Hello. It was released under 4 Reez Westside Entertainment on 30 October 2005, a year after his Rakia album.

Ofori Amponsah Otoolege: quick facts

• Artiste: Ofori Amponsah, with Barosky, K.K. Fosu and Kofi Nti
• Song: Otoolege
• Album: Otoolege (2005)
• Label: 4 Reez Westside Entertainment
• Awards: seven Ghana Music Awards in 2006, including Artiste of the Year
• Official video: Ofori Amponsah’s YouTube channel

More Ofori Amponsah on GhanaSong

• Ofori Amponsah x Stonebwoy x KiDi – Odo Nwom (Remix)
• Kofi Nti ft KK Fosu x King Paluta – Rakia (Remix)

Looking for more classics? Read our guide: Highlife Music: Ghana’s Legends and the Best Songs.