Audio By Carbonatix The 3rd Authentic Highlife Nite, organised by the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), was held on Saturday, 25 April, at +233 Jazz Bar & Grill to celebrate Ghanaian highlife music while raising support for the Ageing Musicians Welfare Fund (AMWeF). The event brought together music lovers, industry players and cultural figures for a night of performances and philanthropy, while also serving as a platform to announce key industry initiatives, including the official launch of the Highlife Festival slated for October 2026, and the Highlife to the World Tour. Veteran highlife icon Teacher, alongside MUSIGA President Bessa Simons, Ben Brako and Mzbel, delivered stirring performances. Lady P.J and Old Soja were also a revelation, while Obrafour brought energy to the stage. Kwabena Kwabena kept the audience on its feet, before Pat Thomas closed the show with a performance that evoked the golden era of highlife. The Highlife Festival is being organised collaboratively by the Creative Arts Agency, Ghana Tourism Authority, National Folklore Board and MUSIGA. Organisers say the initiative is aimed at showcasing highlife’s enduring legacy and expanding its global reach. The Highlife to the World Tour is being led by Showbiz Africa in partnership with MUSIGA and other stakeholders. In a special address, Wakefield Ackuaku, Executive Director of the National Commission on Culture, represented the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Dzifa Gomashie. He commended the event’s role in preserving Ghanaian musical heritage and pledged government support for the upcoming festival. “This is more than a concert, it’s the grand launch of the Highlife Festival to ignite nationwide passion and the Highlife to the World Tour to carry our heritage global,” Bessa Simons said. An exclusive auction was held to raise funds for the Musicians Welfare Emergency Fund (AMWeF). Items included a commemorative book on MUSIGA’s Golden Jubilee and beads donated by Kati Torda’s Sun Trade Beads. The event also hosted members of the Spanish band Mucho Mungo, highlighting cultural exchange. Patrons described the night as a success, reinforcing highlife’s enduring relevance within Ghana’s creative arts space. Organisers say further details on the October Highlife Festival will be announced through MUSIGA platforms. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: AMWEF Fund Highlife MUSIGA DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story GHA urged to ensure fair access to Tourism Fund as new executives take office GH₵100 donation at Maame Tiwaa funeral not from us – MUSIGA clarifies Yaw Sarpong, Maame Tiwa were not members in good standing – MUSIGA RCee strengthens highlife’s new wave with release of ‘Young Daddy EP’ MUSIGA seminar, health screening empower musicians, rally industry support Amandzeba opposes calls to incentivise highlife winners at TGMA Adina traces her love for highlife to ‘ebibinwom’ The name ‘highlife’ was first written on paper in September 1925 – Prof John Collins Joy FM’s Showbiz Roundtable on preserving highlife earns strong praise One week observance for highlife legend Ebo Taylor takes place this Saturday in Saltpond Latest Stories Mahama shares Otumfuo’s values of tolerance and dialogue — Nana Oye2 minutes “Stop the social media escapades and work” – Titus Glover to Ashanti Regional Minister4 minutes ‘It’s knee-jerk reaction’ – Titus Glover slams directive for GRIDCo CEO to step aside5 minutes MUSIGA hosts 3rd authentic highlife nite to raise funds for AMWEF11 minutes I am ready to settle my ex-wife – RNAQ15 minutes Performer describes locking eyes with Trump as they ducked for cover during shooting18 minutes ‘It’s a bit too early to call for dumsor timetable’ – ECG PRO19 minutes Gov’t begins enrolment of 400,000 new households onto LEAP Programme21 minutes YEA CEO Malik Basintale engages young entrepreneurs in Ahafo Region22 minutes Parliamentary committee discovers Zoomlion’s year-long free operation of nine extra waste containers in Cape Coast24 minutes Gender Ministry engages Queen Mothers on community development drive43 minutes Colorful display of Ewe Culture in Wa as Volta and Oti community outdoor new chief52 minutes Sarkodie fires at notion that music isn’t ‘proper business’56 minutes Power supply to stabilise by week’s end after Akosombo substation fire – Energy Ministry1 hour REGSEC sets April 28–30 demolition exercise at Sakumo Ramsar site1 hour