Veteran Ghanaian actor and entertainer Agya Koo has sparked admiration and nostalgia across social media after sharing a heartfelt post on X (formerly Twitter), celebrating the legacy of Ghana’s highlife music and its legendary pioneers. In the post, he highlighted his recent conversation with the iconic Aboagye Dacosta — the genius behind the unforgettable hit “Feeling Bam.”
“Ghana’s highlife musicians have indeed made significant contributions to the music industry. Their songs often blend traditional rhythms with a splendid sound. I just sat down with the legendary Aboagye Dacosta, the mastermind behind the iconic song ‘Feeling Bam’! What an honor to learn from his experiences in Ghana’s rich highlife music heritage. Let’s celebrate our cultural treasures,” Agya Koo wrote.
Agya Koo, known for his immense contribution to Ghanaian film and comedy, has recently shown a growing interest in documenting and celebrating Ghana’s music history. His admiration for the roots of highlife is not surprising — highlife has been the heartbeat of Ghanaian music since the early 20th century.
Highlife music originated in the early 1900s, evolving from traditional Akan rhythms, brass band styles, and Western instruments introduced by colonial influence. The genre gained massive popularity through pioneers like E.T. Mensah, King Bruce, and later legends such as Amakye Dede, Nana Ampadu, and Kojo Antwi. Highlife blends guitar-driven melodies with jazzy horns and danceable beats, telling stories of love, politics, and everyday Ghanaian life.
Aboagye Dacosta’s “Feeling Bam” is a perfect example of how highlife merges soulful storytelling with feel-good instrumentation — a song that still resonates with fans today.
Agya Koo’s conversation with Dacosta, now available on YouTube, gives fans an intimate glimpse into the mind of a musical genius who helped shape the sound of a generation. The interaction is not only a celebration of Dacosta’s artistry but also a call to honor Ghana’s cultural pioneers while they’re still with us.
Social media users have praised Agya Koo for using his platform to spotlight the legends of Ghanaian music, with many calling for more initiatives to archive and promote highlife history for younger generations.
As Agya Koo said, “Let’s celebrate our cultural treasures.” It’s a message worth echoing — in song, in story, and in spirit.
Watch the full conversation on YouTube: youtu.be/PAa2_HPF03I
Story by Obaapa Janee /ahotoronline com
