Akwaboah’s LIVE & PERSONAL Set to Honor Father’s Highlife Legacy on May 9, 2025

Written By : Ekow Adjei Mensah 

Ghanaian highlife maestro Akwaboah is set to release his anticipated LIVE & PERSONAL project on May 9, 2025, a deeply emotional tribute to his father, the legendary highlife musician Kwadwo Akwaboah Snr. This project marks a significant milestone in Akwaboah’s career, blending his signature soulful melodies with the rich, nostalgic sounds of Ghanaian highlife that his father championed. 

Recorded live to capture the raw energy of his performances, LIVE & PERSONAL showcases Akwaboah’s vocal prowess and storytelling, weaving personal anecdotes and cultural heritage into each track. The project not only honors his father’s musical legacy with the iconic song  AWEREKYEKYERE, Akwaboah hits from his discography like, ASIKYIRE, MY DARLING, MEDO just to name a notable few but, also celebrates the enduring influence of highlife as a genre, connecting generations of fans through its heartfelt lyricism and vibrant instrumentation.

The LIVE & PERSONAL project is more than a musical endeavor but, also a cultural statement that reflects Akwaboah’s commitment to preserving Ghanaian musical traditions while pushing creative boundaries. Featuring a mix of original compositions and reimagined classics from his father’s catalog, the album is expected to resonate with both longtime highlife enthusiasts and younger audiences discovering the genre’s timeless appeal.

Beyond its personal significance, LIVE & PERSONAL positions Akwaboah as a torchbearer for highlife in a rapidly evolving global music landscape. The project arrives at a time when African music, particularly Afrobeats and its adjacent genres, continues to gain international traction, and Akwaboah’s work serves as a reminder of highlife’s foundational role in shaping these sounds. By bridging the past and present, the album underscores the importance of cultural preservation in the face of modernization.

 Set for release on major streaming platforms, LIVE & PERSONAL is poised to be a landmark moment for Akwaboah, solidifying his status as one of Ghana’s most revered artistes and sparking renewed interest in highlife’s rich legacy. Fans and critics alike are eagerly awaiting May 9, 2025, to experience this heartfelt homage to a musical dynasty.