Ghanaian musician, Fameye, has stated that he and a few artistes have made efforts to make Highlife music appealing to the younger generation.
He asserted that while some artistes shied away from the genre, he and a few others have been tirelessly working to keep it alive and introduce it to new audiences.
In an interview on Angel FM, on July 24, Fameye explained how he made conscious effort and dedicated his craft to keeping the Ghanaian music genre alive.
“Some of us have worked hard to make Highlife music attractive to young generation. Normally, people shy away from being associated with Highlife, but weve dedicated ourselves on making it attractive. The award Ive won even shows that Im doing something right,” he said.
Fameye recently received recognition for his efforts from the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA).
He was honoured at the inaugural edition of a new initiative celebrating artists who win Highlife Artiste of the Year at the Ghana Music Awards.
This event was a collaborative effort between the GTA, the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), and other stakeholders in the tourism and creative industry.
During the ceremony, Fameye was presented with a citation acknowledging his role in promoting Highlife music both in Ghana and internationally.
To his surprise, he also received a GHS 10,000 cash gift, made possible with the support of Abeiku Santana, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority.
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