Veteran musician Lucky Mensah says highlife music has not lost its value in today’s industry.
He further stated that the genre is a rich, timeless sound that resonates with all generations and could not die out easily.
Speaking on the sidelines of highlife music in a media interview, Lucky Mensah reiterated the enduring relevance of the genre, dismissing claims that highlife music has lost its value.
“Highlife has not lost its value as far as Ghanaian music is concerned; highlife can never die, and I don’t regret choosing the highlife genre,” he said.
He admitted that the current highlife had alterations in rhythm, lacking rich and lyrical depth. Despite the limitations, he noted that the emergence of Tiktok has contributed to its renewed popularity.
He also emphasized the need to preserve the highlife’s essence while embracing innovation.
The veteran urged newer artists to learn from veteran highlife musicians, including Kwame Ampadu, Oheneba Kisi, Kofi B, and Ofori Amponsah, citing their rich lyrical content and rhythmic mastery.
Known for hits like “I Miss You” and “Old School,” Lucky Mensah has been in the industry for over two decades and has served the country with lots of soothing sounds from his repertoire.
Source: Ghana/MaxTV/MaxFM/max.com.gh/Joyceline Natally Cudjoe
