Ghana’s premier Highlife artiste Amakye Dede popularly known as Iron Boy or Abrantie will today take his turn on Starr Chat with host Bola Ray.
Dede regarded as a highlife legend has promised a revealing interview on how he started his career in 1973 when he joined the Kumapim Royals as a composer and vocalist.
The "Brebrebe yi" hitmaker who was recently involved in a fatal accident which claimed the life of his manager would also give a vivid account on how that incident unfolded.
Dede began his career in 1973 when he joined the Kumapim Royals as a composer and vocalist. This band, led by Akwasi Ampofo Agyei (AAA), had hits such as "Abebi Bewua Eso", "Wanware Me A", "Odo Mani Agyina", and the seminal "Ohohoo Batani". Dede moved to Nigeria where he had his hit "Jealousy go shame".
He then formed his own band, the Apollo High Kings, in 1980.
He dominated the highlife scene in the 1980s and 1990s and continued to have hit songs in the 21st century.
He made almost 20 albums. In his later career, he experimented with different genres; soca, calypso, lovers rock and pop music.
Starr Chat airs this and every Wednesday at 7:00 pm on Starr 103.5FM
Source: Ghana/Starrfmonline.com/103.5FM
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