The Highlife Music Festival brought together legendary highlife artists and the new generation for a celebration of Ghana's signature musical genre. The two-day festival at the El-Wak Stadium attracted over 20,000 fans.
Performing artists included:
**Legends:**
- Amakye Dede
- Nana Ampadu
- Pat Thomas
- A.B. Crentsil
**Modern Stars:**
- Kuami Eugene
- Kofi Kinaata
- Sarkodie
- Bisa Kdei
The festival celebrated highlife's evolution from its roots in the 1950s to contemporary fusion with Afrobeats and hip-hop. Special tributes were paid to highlife pioneers who have passed away.
Organizers plan to make this an annual event to preserve and promote highline music, which is recognized as part of Ghana's cultural heritage.
