Omar Ahiangan was born on May 29, 1984 in Lomé, the capital of Togo. His father was a member of a music group, and the man who would later become known as Omar B came into contact with this world at the age of six, when he attended the group's rehearsals. He developed a keen interest in guitar and singing, and began writing his first compositions in the early 2000s. It was in 2009 that his career really took off: the Togolese singer unveiled the track "Ma préférée", whose R'n'B in French, English and Mina, the local language, seduced listeners. The song heralded the release of his debut album, Amessiamé, in 2010, which proved an instant hit with audiences, and established tracks such as "Trova", "Crois en toi" and "Ogba" as genuine hits. Omar B builds on these early successes, unveiling his second album Lonlonwa in 2013. With sold-out concerts, awards such as Best Soul R'n'B Artist at the Togo Hip-Hop Awards in 2009, and his production activities through the OB Connexion label, Omar B has become a key player in the Togolese music industry. He has also become a role model and an inspiration to the country's young talent. While a third album, Me, Myself and I, was released in 2019, Omar B died suddenly at the age of 35 on February 20, 2020, following a heart attack. As a symbol of his fame, President Faure Gnassingbé sent him a message and the Togo Hip-Hop Awards awarded him a special prize the same year, paying tribute to a key figure in Togolese music in the early 2000s.
