Blast From The Past
Highlife is a distinctive form of music that originated in Ghana during the early 20th century. Highlife is characterized by its rhythmic use of horns, guitars, and drums. This week we are exploring the sub-genre of Highlife known as Burger Highlife. Burger Highlife is a distinctive form of Highlife music created by Ghanaian immigrants within the diaspora. The birth of this sub-genre detailed the struggles abroad of Ghanaians as well as merged cultures. Burger Highlife is a unique fusion of highlife disco and funk music.
This week we explore the amazing world of Burger highlife by highlighting ten Burger Highlife songs you need in your life.
The category is ” Burger B3ba”
George Darko – Akoo te Brofo
George Darko is known as a pioneer in the burger Highlife genre. Darko is known to have first introduced the genre with his hit “Akoo te Brofo” (Even Parrots speak English), which was very popular in the early 1980s.
George Darko – Obi Abayew
Obi abayewa is a unique blend of funk, jazz, and highlife. This song is an upbeat love song that depicts falling in love and fighting for love regardless of the circumstances.
Lee Dodou – Akwankwa
Lee Dodou is an icon within the Burger Highlife genre. Lee Dodou is known for his ability to capture the stories and tales of migrants. Akwankwa is a motivating song that was known to uplift the spirits of migrants living abroad.
Lee Duodo – Ahuma Tia
Ahuma Tia is all about love. Lee Duodo takes the listener on a journey as he details the trails of waiting for love.
Atongo Zimba – No Beer In Heaven
No Beer In Heaven is a fun and whimsical twist on Burger highlife. This song which is the perfect blend of sounds and culture.No Beer in heaven is a fusion of polka music, highlife, and traditional music from the North of Ghana.
Pat Thomas – Sika Ye Mogya
Classified under the genre Burger Highlife, Sika Ye Mogya is an instant classic. Delivered on a rhythmic melody, Sika Ye Mogya presents a thought-provoking message on the impact and importance of money.
Pat Thomas – Odo Adaada M
Imagine a song about deception, lies, and the pain of heartbreak. Odo Adaada Meis a song about just that. Relatable lyrics about heartbreak coupled on a soothing highlife rhythm.
Daddy Lumba – Yeeye Aka Akwantuomu
The overall consensus on this classic song is that ” You will never understand the lyrics of this song until you travel.” The Lumba brother paints a vivid picture of the hardship of another man’s land on this iconic tune. The Lumba Brothers consist of Daddy Lumba and Nana Acheampong.
Charles Amoah – Eye Odo Ase
Odo Asem is bound to transport you back to the ’80s with its funky futuristic beat. Charles Amoah speaks on the matters of the heart in Odo Asem.
Daddy Lumba – Ohia Asem
Ohia Asem tells a tale of pursuing money and the sacrifice that comes with making such a decision. Daddy Lumba provides an in-depth look into this idea on a rhythmic and funky beat.