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    highlife Stories

    Brainjotter and Mike Ejeagha.
    Latest
    25 July 2024

    How Gentleman Mike Ejeagha's Highlife Classic Became Popular Again

    The 1983 highlife classic is getting a resurgence thanks to a dance trend popularized by Nigerian comedian Brainjotter.

    femi kuti
    Music
    20 February 2024

    10 African Albums Turning 20 Years Old This Year

    Here are ten classic African albums from across Nigeria, Mali, Senegal, South Africa and more that are turning twenty this year.

    Vic Mensa in Ghana
    Music
    03 February 2023

    Vic Mensa's Homecoming

    We traveled with Chicago rapper Vic Mensa as he went to Koforidua, Ghana to meet with his uncle, legendary Highlife trailblazer Chief Kofi Sammy.

    Kwamz & Flava Share the Energetic ‘Vibes For Days’ EP
    Music
    19 February 2021

    Kwamz & Flava Share the Energetic ‘Vibes For Days’ EP

    Vibes For Days is the perfect blend of the melodic synths and witty lyricism.

    ​King Promise
    Music
    14 April 2020

    How Highlife Continues to Influence a New Generation of Ghanaian Music

    Ghanaian legends and new stars tell us how highlife has influenced the country's new wave. This is what Ebo Taylor, Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, KiDi, King Promise, and many more have to say.

    Watch Lady Donli's Explosive New Video for 'Corner,' Featuring VanJess & The Cavemen
    Music
    13 February 2020

    Watch Lady Donli's Explosive New Video for 'Corner,' Featuring VanJess & The Cavemen

    The Nigerian artist tackles many of the issues facing Nigerian women in a fierce new production.

    Listen to a Previously Unreleased Ebo Taylor Track From 1980, 'Make You No Mind'
    Music
    22 August 2019

    Listen to a Previously Unreleased Ebo Taylor Track From 1980, 'Make You No Mind'

    Ebo Taylor's unheard 1980 album, Palaver, is seeing the light of day after 40 years lost in the vaults.

    Watch the Ethereal Music Video for Juls' 'Maayaa' Featuring Santi & Tiggs Da Author
    Music
    10 June 2019

    Watch the Ethereal Music Video for Juls' 'Maayaa' Featuring Santi & Tiggs Da Author

    The video is a stunning ode to black women.

    Listen to Some Rare Highlife, Afro-Funk & Juju Songs In 'Nigeria 70'
    Music
    28 March 2019

    Listen to Some Rare Highlife, Afro-Funk & Juju Songs In 'Nigeria 70'

    A new compilation of vintage gems from Strut Records.

    Hear Duncan Mighty's First Solo Single of the Year 'MieKeRaSo'
    Latest
    08 November 2018

    Hear Duncan Mighty's First Solo Single of the Year 'MieKeRaSo'

    The veteran Nigerian artist does not disappoint.

    Highlife Meets Rap In This Classic Track From Gyedu-Blay Ambolley
    Audio
    20 September 2018

    Highlife Meets Rap In This Classic Track From Gyedu-Blay Ambolley

    The hiplife precursor track, "Simi Rapp," is being newly reissued by label Multi Culti.

    You Need This Mixtape Of Ebo Taylor's Afrobeat & Highlife In Your Life
    Latest
    11 April 2018

    You Need This Mixtape Of Ebo Taylor's Afrobeat & Highlife In Your Life

    The legendary Ghanaian highlife and afrobeat musician gets a mix from Chris Read.

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