Rex Omar
Rex Omar (AKA Rex Owusu Marfo) | |
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Born | Ghanaian |
Genres | Highlife |
Instrument(s) | vocal |
Years active | 1989–present |
Rex Omar (real name Rex Owusu Marfo
Following the break-up of the group he eventually became the head of the
In January 2020 he won a copyright infringement lawsuit against Joy Industries, for using a part of his song Dada Di Da to advertise Joy Dadi Bitters without his consent. The company was ordered by the High Court to pay costs of GH₵ 30,000 and damages of GH₵ 200,000 to Rex Omar.[8] Omar has feuded with former band-mate Akosua Agyapong over alleged misappropriation of GHAMRO funds.[9]
His songs
Some his hit songs includes;
References
- ^ Andam, E.A. (2 November 2005). "Rex Omar - His View Of Africa". Graphic Showbiz. Daily Graphic. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
- ^ Transactions of the Historical Society of Ghana, Volumes 7-9. 2003. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
- ISBN 1843535513. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
- ^ "Sony Achiba Biography". www.peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
- ^ Safo, Margaret (2 April 2005). "Ghana Music Awards 2005". The Mirror (Ghana). p. 26. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
- ^ Asamoah-Baidoo, Arnold (5 March 2018). "Ghana Month: In celebration of Rex Omar". Graphic Online. Daily Graphic. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
- ^ Amoofia, Max (3 May 2018). "Rex Omar calls for 'cultural warfare' to protect Ghana's identity". Joy Online. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
- ^ "Rex Omar wins copyright case against Joy Dadi Bitters; awarded ¢200k in damages". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
- ^ "VGMA20: I impressed upon 'feuding' Akosua Agyapong, Rex Omar to come together - Amandzeba". My News GH via Ghanaweb.com. 20 September 2020. Retrieved 10 February 2021.