Highlife must be promoted, not sidelined for foreign sounds — Mark Okraku

Former Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mark Okraku-Mantey, has urged young Ghanaian musicians to champion Highlife music and resist over-reliance on foreign sounds in their songs. Speaking on the Joy Super Morning Show, Mr Okraku-Mantey said many emerging artistes appear hesitant to fully embrace Highlife, opting instead to blend their music with international influences because they believe that is what sells.


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