Highlife music is not dead— Lucky Mensah
Veteran musician, Lucky Mensah says highlife music is not dead and has not lost its value in today’s industry.
According to him, the genre is a rich timeless sound that resonates with all generations and could not die out easily.
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Speaking on the sidelines of the 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 Ghana music is concerned; highlife can never die, and I don’t regret choosing the highlife genre,” he said.
Lucky Mensah 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.
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He also emphasized the need for preserving the highlife’s essence while embracing innovation.
Lucky Mensah 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: www.spotonnews.net
