In 1962 Osei travelled to London, leaving the Comets behind. Having spent his money on travel, he lived with some friends in London, and worked as a dish-washer for a year. He then applied for and received a grant from the Ghanaian government, which allowed him to attend a private music and drama school for three years. However, his grant was terminated after Nkrumah was deposed in 1966. Osei teamed up with several other students who had also lost their positions and began to play soul music at various venues across Europe. The group acquired a following in Switzerland, and named themselves "Cat's Paw". At this stage its members included Sol Amarfio and Osei's brother MacTontoh, both future members of Osibisa. However, the group eventually returned to the UK, looking for a more permanent financial situation.
