Amakye Dede’s presence in the Ghanaian music industry for over five (5) decades is a remarkable testament to his legacy.
His
musical journey began when he joined the Kumapim Royals, a renowned
Highlife band led by Akwasi Ampofo Agyei (AAA), as a composer and a
vocalist, one of Ghana’s Highlife legends.
Amakye Dede later
established his own music group, the Apollo High Kings recognized for
delivering numerous Highlife hits throughout the 1980s and 1990s.
With
a discography reflecting twenty (20) albums to his credit and a vast
repertoire of songs, Amakye’s immense contribution has not only shaped
the Highlife landscape but also inspired different generations of
artistes and music lovers.
“Iron Boy”, as he is affectionately
called by Ghanaians, has over the years explored diverse genres like
Soca, Calypso, Lovers Rock, etc., and woven same into our rich
home-grown sound, Highlife.
The Highlife Maestro has notable songs such as “Iron Boy”, “Su fre wo Nyame”, “Asem to me a ka bi ma me”, “Dabidabi Ebeye Yie”, “Mmaa Pe sokoo”, “Bebrebe Yi”, just to mention a few.
We pay homage to the unparalleled artistry of Amakye Dede and celebrate his unwavering commitment to his craft this Saturday, 1st June 2024, at the 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards powered by Charter House, supported by Guinness, Captain Morgan, CloseUp, TV3, British Council, and sponsored by Telecel, connecting energies.
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