Pat Thomas Honoured By Nineteen57 Events

VETERAN Ghanaian highlife musician, Pat Thomas, has been honoured for his outstanding contribution to the development of the Ghanaian music industry.

He received the special Black Star Honour at the 9th edition of the fashion and music show, ‘Rhythms On Da Runway’, organised by Nineteen57 Events.

Dubbed, ‘The Masquerade’, the event held at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) was to promote the wearing of face masks for the prevention of the spread of Covid-19.

Managing Director of Citi FM, Samuel Atta-Mensah, who presented the award, said it is an acknowledgement of Pat Thomas’ lifelong contribution to the local creative arts industry and his “indelible legacy” in promoting Ghanaian music globally.

The 75-year-old vocalist and songwriter, who has been active in the highlife scene since the 1960s, expressed gratitude to the organisers for the honour, and his followers for their continued support for his career.

The 2021 edition of Rhythms On Da Runway showcased a variety of designs from across the African continent and the African diaspora by acclaimed designers such as Senyo Foli, Katie O, Neyomi, MUDI, Jesu Segun, Nadrey Laurent, Pernia Couture, Nineteen57, Gloria Sarfo, and Attoh Andoh.

Veteran Nigerian actor, movie producer, and lawyer, Richard Eyimofe Evans Mofe-Damijo, aka RMD, was also honoured for his contribution to the growth of the movie industry in Africa.

Abiana, Adina, Elsie Duncan Williams, D-Black, Sefa, Floewe (Eswatini), Efya, Michael Stuckey, Afriyie Wutah, KiDi, and Samini were among the musicians who performed at the event.

Source:dailyguidenetwork.com