Highlife has travelled far, shaped by palm-wine grooves, brass-band energy, and a blend of Ghanaian and foreign influences that eventually birthed the sounds we enjoy today.
Over the years, the genre has reinvented itself repeatedly, absorbing new trends and inspiring offshoots such as Afrobeats, Rock, Hiplife, and even Trap music.
Nearly a decade after its revival, Highlife remains the soul of Ghana’s music identity. No matter which genre takes the spotlight, Highlife’s rhythm is always present beneath it.
To preserve this powerful legacy for generations to come, Ghana’s number one entertainment hub, Adom FM, has officially launched the highly anticipated Strictly Highlife 2026 — a night dedicated to unfiltered Ghanaian music culture.
Returning as the New Year’s first mega-event, the show will ignite January 1 with a fully upgraded experience designed for music lovers across all generations.
This year marks the second edition of the event, following last year’s spectacular debut, which drew massive crowds and left patrons yearning for more even after the curtains fell. The overwhelming feedback delivered one clear message: bring it back and make it bigger.
This time, the party moves from the Silver Star Tower to the Palm’s Convention Centre at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel — a larger, ground-level space ideal for dancing, mingling, and soaking in hours of pure live-band brilliance.
Strictly Highlife 2026 promises premium experiences for every reveler, with Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Regular tickets, as well as Double Tables and exclusive Hideouts for those who prefer to party in luxury.
Adom FM’s Programmes Manager, Joshua Kwasi Tigo, assured that each tier will deliver a “to-die-for” experience.
The music will flow from 8pm to 4am, and as always, the dress code is all-white.
Get ready to dance, relive nostalgic moments, and enjoy the true essence of Ghanaian music — because on January 1, it’s Highlife and Highlife only!
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