Veteran musician Kwabena Kwabena has advised young Ghanaian artists moving away from Highlife music to explore other genres to stick to the former if they want to make some good hits and stay relevant .In an interview with Graphic Showbiz on December 5, 2024, Kwabena Kwabena, who will celebrate 20 years in the music industry next year, emphasised that highlife is key to producing lasting African music.

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He is, however, disappointed at the new trend that many young artists are embracing different music styles, despite the fact that today’s biggest hits are still largely influenced by Highlife, proving the genre’s continued importance.

is thriving, and if you want hits, stick to the genre. Some may consider it old-school, but many of Ghana's top hits, like Fameye's Very Soon, King Paluta's

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Makoma, KiDi's Lomo Lomo, and even Stonebwoy's Jejereje, are all rooted in Highlife," he said.Looking back on his two-decade-long career, Kwabena Kwabena expressed gratitude for the unwavering support of his fans over the years."I am humbled, honestly. I owe a debt of gratitude to the Almighty God and to my fans all over the world for their continuous support," he said.

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He added that staying relevant in the music industry for so long has been his greatest reward."Being in the industry for almost two decades is my biggest reward. Next year marks 20 years, and staying relevant all this time is the greatest gift God has given me," he added.

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