Pat Thomas Highlife Night in Ghana
Hundreds of patrons are expected to turn up at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) as highlife music legend, Pat Thomas, prepares to give his fans a special treat when he takes the stage Friday, August 4, 2023. The concert is being organised to honour the 77-year-old for his significant impact in the Ghanaian highlife […]
Epixode recounts memorable performance at Highlife concert in Switzerland
Ghanaian musician Theophilus Nii Arday Otoo, known by his stage name Epixode, says his recent performance at a Highlife concert remains one of his top career highlights. The maiden Highlife concert organised by the Association of Ghanaian Unions Switzerland took place at the Helvetiaplatz in Zurich with performances from Oheneba Kissi, Adane Best, Dada KD, […]
I crowned Kuame Eugene against my will-Amakye Dede
By Emmanuel Oti Acheampong Legendary Ghanaian Highlife Musician, Abrante3 Amakye Dede, has made a shocking revelation on his crowning of the 2019 Vodafone Ghana Music Artiste of the Year, Kuame Eugene as the next king of Highlife music. According to Amakye Dede, though he played a significant role in the music development and growth of […]
Grammy Awards: Asakaa (Ghanaian Drill), Highlife, Afrobeat & others added in new category
By Seli Baisie In a major development, the Recording Academy announced on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 the inclusion of the Best African Music Performance as part of two other new categories for the 2024 Grammys. The other two are the Best Alternative Jazz Album and Best Pop Dance Recording. This exciting addition recognizes genres such […]
Highlife artiste of the year must be given 100,000 cedis- Okyeame Kwame
By Emmanuel Oti Acheampong Renowned Ghanaian artiste, Okyeame Kwame, has called on organizers of music awards to recognize the efforts of Highlife artistes by awarding them a sum of 100,000 cedis. Speaking in a virtual conversation with Ghana Universities Journal, Okyeame Kwame noted that high-life music is one of the most difficult music genres and […]
Highlife legend Akwaboah Snr is dead
By Seli Baisie Legendary Ghanaian Highlife musician, Kwadwo Akwaboah, widely known as ‘Akwaboah Senior’, has sadly passed away. The news of his demise was announced by his son, Akwaboah Jnr, via a heartfelt post on social media today, May 16. The music industry and fans alike are pouring in their condolences for the loss of […]
Highlife Music, root of Ghanaian culture- Gyedu-Blay Ambolley
By: Seli Baisie Ghana’s Highlife music icon Gyedu-Blay Ambolley has passionately declared that ‘Highlife’ music is the root of Ghanaian culture. “Highlife is us. It is our root. Because if we are trying to potray what we have to the world, it is Highlife..” According to him, Highlife is a genre that reflects the true […]
Young musicians are singing more about their girlfriends than social issues – Gyedu-Blay Ambolley
By: Roberta Gayode Modin Veteran Highlife artiste, Gyedu-Blay Ambolley has criticized the content of music produced by young artistes as lacking the creation of awareness on social issues. Some essence of music is to help in the healing process, dismantling walls and boundaries, fostering reconciliation, and education. Around the world, music is being used as […]
Hiplife is not Ghana’s indigenous music, promote Highlife – Mr. Logic to Musicians
By: Roberta Gayode Modin It is an undeniable fact that Ghana has the bragging rights over Nigeria when it comes to which country makes the best jollof. However, Nigerians have in recent times made more strides in terms of music compared to Ghana. Obviously, the comparison game between the two neighbouring countries is not ending […]
King Promise is a good songwriter- Ofori Amponsah
By Seli Baisie Ghanaian Highlife musician, Samuel Ofori Amponsah, popularly known as Mr. All 4 Real has named his all-time favourite songwriters in Ghana. Among these names are legends of highlife music; Daasebre Gyamenah, Amakye Dede, Kojo Amtwi and Daddy Lumba. According to him, the modern-day musicians are also doing extremely well and need to […]
