Renowned Ghanaian highlife maestro, Lucky Mensah, has recently emphasized the everlasting importance of the highlife genre during an insightful interview on Connect 97.1 FM's mid-morning show with host Nana Yaw Gyebi.

The "Aduu sum) akwadu" hit maker passionately asserted his belief in highlife's enduring value, rebuffing claims that the genre has diminished in significance.Mensah expressed no regrets about choosing highlife music as his path, firmly stating, "Highlife has not lost its value as far as Ghana music is concerned; highlife can never die, and I don’t regret choosing the highlife genre."

Mensah's sentiment resonates widely within Ghana's music landscape, evident in his hit songs like "I miss you" and "Old school."He acknowledged the ongoing debate about highlife's relevance but pointed out its resurgence, citing platforms like TikTok as catalysts for renewed popularity.However, Mensah didn't shy away from addressing contemporary challenges, including alterations in rhythm and a lack of lyrical depth among newer artists.He urged the new generation to learn from highlife veterans like Ampadu, Oheneba Kisi, Kofi B, and Ofori Amposah, emphasising the importance of preserving highlife's essence while embracing innovation.

“The new crop of artists are changing the rythm of highlife and they lack lyrical content which is worrying. If you listen to the likes of Ampadu, Oheneba Kisi, Kofi B and Ofori Amposah etc and compare it to recent highlife you will understand what I’m saying. They have to learn from the veterans,” he explained.Mensah's unwavering confidence in highlife's resilience serves as both a tribute to its enduring legacy and a clarion call for future artists to uphold its traditions while pushing creative boundaries.