The Great Teachers of Prempeh College

Mr. Crosby "Osukunii" Boamah
Music teaching pioneer of the 1970s

Written by Acheampong Boamah, Butler '77

If the organs and pianos in the Assembly halls needed a name, it should be named after Osukuunii. Any student who passed through his hands cannot forget this man of dedication, discipline, honesty and humor. Even the teachers believed in his ultimate fairness and justice. Probably, the most popular and revered among students & staff in the 70's. His enthusiasm in teaching and playing piano layed the foundation for such talents like J B Sriboe, Mr. Ansong, Mr. Oscar D, etc.

On his return from the US in the middle 70s, he formed the School Orchestra and brought such formidable talents from the Army Baracks to teach instruments. He invited none but the then US Ambassador, Shirley Temple Black, to visit our campus with gifts of musical intruments. Yes! the formerly renowed child Hollywood superstar came.

Osukuunii was simply a man of practical means and would do everything to help promote a course he believed in. His time was always filed with planned activities and never failed an appointment, be it piano lessons or finding a place of shelter for a needy student or junior worker.

He also taught music in neighboring schools, Yaa Asantewaa, Kumasi Girls - capitulating in fringe benefits of ease in raps between Amanfoo and the ladies.

All his sons were organ players at Prempeh Church & morning Services.

Well, he is my uncle, but this is no kokofu football! He was a true inspiration to every student, teacher and worker. Mr. Boamah is retired but active in Private Piano teaching and Church music. He lives at Kwadaso Estate in Kumasi.

Mr. Boamah died in 2003.