Ghanaian musician and lead singer of the gospel rap and music group Preachers, Obed Psych has paid musical tribute to football legend Abedi Ayew Pele with the release of a new Amapiano-inspired song titled Pele.
The song is a celebration of one of Ghana’s most celebrated footballers and a figure Obed Psych says he has admired since childhood.
For the musician, the tribute is deeply personal.
“Growing up, Abedi Pele was my idol. I always dreamed of meeting him one day,” he wrote in a post on Facebook.
He added: “I just feel like sometimes we don’t appreciate our legends enough while they are still here. We shouldn’t have to wait until someone is gone before we tell them how great they are.”
Rather than opting for a solemn tribute, Obed Psych uses an upbeat Amapiano sound to celebrate the football icon, turning his childhood admiration into a lively record designed to connect with listeners.
Abedi Pele remains one of the most decorated Ghanaian footballers, having won the African Footballer of the Year award three consecutive times from 1991 to 1993.
He was also a key member of the Olympique Marseille side that won the UEFA Champions League in 1993.
From gospel rap to solo music
While Pele introduces another side of Obed Psych’s artistry, the song adds to a music journey that spans several years.
Born Obed Awelinga-Nzuh, the musician first gained recognition as a member of Preachers, a Ghanaian gospel rap group, before pursuing a solo career.
Following his relocation to Canada, he has continued to release music and perform on Canadian stages while maintaining strong connections to his Ghanaian roots.
His solo catalogue includes songs such as ‘Mr. DJ,’ ‘Bawku,’ ‘Kusaal’ and ‘Smile.’
A song every month
The release of Pele comes at a particularly active period in Obed Psych’s career.
The musician has been releasing music consistently in 2026 and has announced plans to put out a new song every month through the end of the year.
With Pele, however, the latest release carries a message beyond music—a reminder from an admirer that Ghana’s sporting legends deserve to be celebrated while they can still hear the applause.
And while Obed Psych is yet to fulfil his childhood dream of meeting Abedi Pele, he now has a song that tells the football legend exactly what he has meant to him.
