{"id":172170,"date":"2024-04-16T18:54:07","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T18:54:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/04\/16\/highlife-is-not-dead-lucky-mensah\/"},"modified":"2024-04-16T18:54:07","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T18:54:07","slug":"highlife-is-not-dead-lucky-mensah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/04\/16\/highlife-is-not-dead-lucky-mensah\/","title":{"rendered":"Highlife Is Not Dead\u2013 Lucky Mensah"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Ghanaian highlife icon Lucky Mensah has reiterated the enduring relevance of the genre, dismissing claims that highlife music has lost its value. In an interview on Connect 97.1 FM\u2019s mid-morning show with host Nana Yaw Gyebi, Mensah expressed his steadfast belief in Highlife\u2019s timeless appeal.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHighlife has not lost its value as far as Ghana music is concerned; highlife can never die, and I don\u2019t regret choosing the highlife genre,\u201d Mensah confidently said.<\/p>\n<p>Known for hits like \u201cI Miss You\u201d and \u201cOld School,\u201d Mensah\u2019s sentiments echo the sentiments of many within Ghana\u2019s music industry who continue to champion the genre.<\/p>\n<p>While acknowledging contemporary challenges facing highlife, including alterations in rhythm and a perceived lack of lyrical depth among newer artists, Mensah highlighted its resurgence, pointing to platforms like TikTok as contributing factors to its renewed popularity.<\/p>\n<p>However, Lucky Mensah emphasized the importance of preserving highlife\u2019s essence while embracing innovation.<\/p>\n<p>He urged newer artists to learn from highlife veterans like Ampadu, Oheneba Kisi, Kofi B, and Ofori Amposah, citing their rich lyrical content and rhythmic mastery.<\/p>\n<p><!-- AI CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 Ghanaian highlife icon Lucky Mensah has reiterated the enduring relevance of the genre, dismissing claims that highlife music has lost its value. 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