Kwabena Kwabena: Highlife Holds the Key to Hits
Kwabena Kwabena: Highlife Holds the Key to Hits
- Kwabena Kwabena has a message for aspiring artists
- Kwabena Kwabena challenges the perception of highlife as "old-school."
- Kwabena Kwabena's message serves as a reminder of highlife's enduring legacy
Ghanaian music legend Kwabena Kwabena has a message for aspiring artists: highlife is the secret sauce for enduring hits. In a recent interview, Kwabena Kwabena stressed the enduring power of the genre, even in today’s diverse music scene.
“Highlife is thriving,” he declared. “If you want hits, stick to the genre.”
Kwabena Kwabena challenges the perception of highlife as “old-school.” He points to contemporary chart-toppers like Fameye’s “Very Soon,” King Promise’s “Makoma,” KiDi’s “Lomo Lomo,” and Stonebwoy’s “Jejereje” as examples of songs heavily influenced by highlife, proving its timeless appeal.
The music veteran also reflected on his own successful 20-year career, expressing his deep gratitude to fans and highlighting the importance of staying relevant. “Being in the industry for close to two decades is my biggest reward,” he said. “Next year marks 20 years and staying relevant all this time is the greatest gift God has given me.”
Kwabena Kwabena’s message serves as a reminder of highlife’s enduring legacy and its potential to shape future music trends in Ghana.
