The 2024 3Music Awards returned with a bang, delivering thrilling performances and notable wins. Among the fiercely competitive categories was the Highlife Song of the Year, celebrating the timeless and evolving genre of highlife music in Ghana. This category featured an impressive lineup of artistes blending modern sounds with the rich heritage of highlife, making it one of the most anticipated awards of the night.
The nominees for Highlife Song of the Year included:
Baaba J – 227: A refreshing highlife track from one of the rising stars in the industry.
Camidoh – ADOLEY: A hit song that blends highlife melodies with modern Afrobeat influences.
Abiana ft. Fameye – FAR AWAY: A soulful collaboration that brings together the best of highlife and contemporary Ghanaian sounds.
Amerado – KWAKU ANANSE: A powerful song that masterfully blends storytelling with traditional highlife rhythms.
Stonebwoy – MANODZI: A highlife-influenced track from the multi-genre star.
Akwaboah ft. Kwabena Kwabena – MY DARLING: A romantic highlife ballad with two of Ghana’s finest vocalists.
Adina ft. Kofi Kinaata – PARTY: A highlife party anthem with a vibrant sound.
Keche ft. Mr Drew – PARTY OF THE YEAR: A fun, upbeat highlife track perfect for celebrations.
SevenKizs – PICTURE: A fresh and unique take on highlife music.
Kelvyn Boy – VERO: A smooth highlife-infused track.
Kuami Eugene – YOLO: A feel-good highlife song from one of Ghana’s top hitmakers.
FRA ft. Nana Yaw Ofori Atta – YOU DEY FEEL THE VIBE: A dynamic highlife song showcasing rich instrumental and vocal prowess.
In a standout moment, it was Amerado who took home the award for Highlife Song of the Year with his hit song, KWAKU ANASE. The track, known for its captivating storytelling and infusion of traditional highlife elements, resonated deeply with listeners, making it a fan favorite. Amerado's ability to fuse lyrical prowess with the signature sounds of highlife solidified his win in this category.
Amerado’s victory was one of the highlights of the night, showcasing his versatility as an artist who can masterfully bridge different genres while staying true to Ghanaian musical roots. KWAKU ANANSE has been praised for its rich narrative and authentic highlife sound, making it a deserving winner.
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