I hope Grammy recognition’ll change perception of Highlife as ‘old people music’ – Naana Blu

Naana Blu, the talented singer renowned for her captivating highlife music, is optimistic that Grammy recognition will revolutionise the perception of highlife among Ghanaian youth.

Often regarded as “old people music,” highlife has struggled to resonate with younger generations. However, with its inclusion in the Best African Music Performance category at the Grammy Awards, Naana Blu believes that the younger generation will start embracing highlife as a genre for everyone.

Naana Blu has personally experienced criticism from prominent figures in the Ghanaian music industry for pursuing highlife music. However, she hopes that the endorsement from the Grammys will put an end to the disparaging remarks she has faced.

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She believes that Ghanaians tend to value things more when they receive international recognition, and she hopes that this recognition will encourage the majority of Ghanaian youth to appreciate and support highlife music.

As a young artist determined to push the boundaries of highlife, Naana Blu aims to create more highlife songs that can be enjoyed and serve as a source of education.

She sees highlife as a genre with immense potential for growth and wants to contribute to its evolution and popularity among the younger generation.

A strong highlife advocate, Naana Blu continues to showcase her versatility as an artist. Her recent chart-topping Afrobeats track titled “Cartoon” has garnered significant enthusiasm, with numerous streams and extensive airplay.

This release further showcases Naana Blu’s ability to connect with diverse audiences while staying true to her highlife roots.

In 2020, Naana Blu made a debut with her EP titled “This Is Highlife.”

The EP features five captivating highlife songs, namely “Ohia,” “Odo Asem,” “You Dey Do Yourself,” “This Is Highlife,” and “Highlife Dance.”

Through her music, Naana Blu strives to preserve the essence of highlife while infusing it with her unique style and contemporary influences.

Source: Classfmonline.com