Ghanaian musician Rapp Fada has made a passionate call for the preservation and promotion of Highlife music, describing it as the true identity and heartbeat of Ghanaian culture.

Speaking in a recent interview with blogger and media personality GhFrimpzy, Rapp Fada emphasized that Highlife is more than just a genre it is a way of life for Ghanaians.

“Highlife is the way, it’s our life,” Rapp Fada stated. “It represents who we are as Ghanaians, and we should never let it fade.”

The musician encouraged his fellow artistes, especially the younger generation, to intentionally incorporate more Highlife elements into their music, stressing that the genre remains Ghana’s strongest musical identity on the global stage.

According to Rapp Fada, many of the legendary musicians who pioneered the Ghanaian Highlife sound are gradually growing old, and some have sadly passed on. He believes this places a huge responsibility on today’s young artistes to continue the journey and keep the genre alive.



“The legends who built Highlife are growing older and dying off,” he noted. “If the youth don’t carry on the sound, we risk losing an important part of our culture.”

During the interview on FRIMPZY TV on YouTube, Rapp Fada also addressed perceptions surrounding the success of his popular song “Odo Bi Ye Bad.” While acknowledging the influence of fellow musician King Paluta, he clarified that the song’s success was not solely due to Paluta’s involvement.

“It wasn’t fully King Paluta’s influence that made Odo Bi Ye Bad a hit,” Rapp Fada explained. “I played my part as well, and the song connected with people because of the Highlife feel and the message.”

Rapp Fada’s comments have reignited conversations about the future of Highlife music and the role modern artistes must play in preserving Ghana’s musical heritage while still evolving with contemporary sounds.