Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), in partnership with the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), National Folklore Board, and Charter House, have announced they would honour TGMA Highlife Artiste of the Year, Fameye, at the Authentic Highlife Night to be hosted at the iconic +233 Jazz Bar & Grill on Saturday, July 19.

In a formal statement released on July 14, MUSIGA announced that the night would feature a special highlight on Fameye for his dedication to highlife over the years.

“In a special highlight, MUSIGA and its partners will honour Fameye, the winner of the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Highlife Musician of the Year award.

Fameye’s soulful sound and dedication to the genre have earned him this prestigious accolade, cementing his place as one of Ghana’s leading voices in contemporary highlife,” parts of the statement read.

Authentic Highlife Night is a vibrant celebration of Ghana’s rich musical heritage, spotlighting the timeless genre of highlife music.

This highly anticipated event will celebrate the rich legacy and vibrant future of Ghanaian highlife music, bringing together legendary and contemporary stars for an unforgettable night of live performances.

This is a night where we will showcase some of the best highlife music…”

“…an opportunity for us to enjoy a night of authentic highlife, cultural pride, and musical excellence…” – said Bessa Simons, President of MUSIGA, highlighting the event’s cultural significance

MUSIGA President Bessa Simons, noted, “This is a night where we will showcase some of the best highlife music and it’s an opportunity for us to enjoy a night of authentic highlife, cultural pride, and musical excellence as we await UNESCO’s declaration of highlife as part of the World’s Intangible Cultural Heritage.”

Attendees would be treated to thrilling performances from some of the genre’s most celebrated artists, including the golden voice of Africa, Pat Thomas; Samuel Owusu, Kaakyire Kwame Appiah, Adani Best, Pauline Oduro, Sherifa Gunu, Aklerh and Bessa Simons and The Bessa Band.

This year’s Authentic Highlife Night arrives at a historic moment, as highlife music is poised to be officially recognized by UNESCO as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage.

Ghana’s highlife music was officially recognised by UNESCO as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage on July 18, 2024.

The announcement was made by Ama Serwah Nerquaye-Tetteh, Secretary General of the Ghana Commission for UNESCO, during the Telecel Ghana Music Awards industry event.

This international acknowledgment underscores highlife’s unique origin and enduring influence as a Ghanaian cultural treasure.

The event will be graced by the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, MP; as the Special Guest of Honour, underscoring the national significance of this celebration.