Veteran highlife musician, Rex Owusu Marfo, widely known as Rex Omar, has been appointed as the Presidential Staffer for the Black Star Experience, a flagship initiative aimed at promoting Ghana’s cultural heritage, creative arts sector and tourism to the world.
The appointment recognises Rex Omar’s decades-long contribution to Ghanaian music and his role as a cultural ambassador.
Rex Omar is one of Ghana’s most celebrated Highlife musicians, with a career spanning over three decades.
Known for hits like “Abiba,” “Dada,” and “Osisi,” he has been a trailblazer in the highlife genre, blending traditional rhythms with contemporary sounds.
Beyond his music, Rex Omar is a respected advocate for the creative arts and has served in various leadership roles, including as Chairman of the Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO).
