On January 1, 2026, Adom FM invites Ghana and the world to begin the year the right way: dressed in white, rooted in culture, and wrapped in timeless sound.
It is what Ghana’s number one radio station calls ‘Strictly Highlife’, an event that is more than a festive hangout.
Strictly Highlife is a deliberate celebration of Highlife music, the genre that taught Africa how to dance with dignity and groove with soul.
From palm-wine melodies to orchestral brilliance, guitar-led rhythms to modern big-band sounds, every shade of Highlife finds a home here.
The maiden edition on January 1, 2025 set the tone but the next one raises the bar.
Set against the elegant backdrop of the Palms Convention Centre, La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, this all-white year-beginner party promises class, nostalgia, and nonstop vibes.
Two of Ghana’s most respected musical curators, Andy Dosty and Billy Ocean, will take turns behind the decks, delivering carefully selected Highlife gems that span generations.
That will not be all: Add live band performances, and you have a full-bodied musical experience – rich, warm, and unmistakably Ghanaian.
But Strictly Highlife is also about how you enjoy the night.
Curated Tables for a Premium Experience
Guests can choose from thoughtfully designed table packages, each created to match different tastes while maintaining the same high standard of comfort and hospitality.
- Silver Table (₵2,000 – Table for 6)
Includes a 1-litre Smirnoff Vodka, 6 cans of Coca-Cola, 6 bottles of water, 6 bowls of hot pepper soup, and canapés, perfect for friends easing into the year in style.
- Gold Table (₵3,000 – Table for 6)
Featuring Smirnoff Vodka and Baileys, alongside refreshments, 6 cans of Coca-Cola, 6 bottles of water, 6 bowls of hot pepper soup, and canapés, balanced, classy, and indulgent.
- Platinum Table (₵4,000 – Table for 6)
Headlined by Johnnie Walker Black Label and Baileys, complemented by refreshments, 6 cans of Coca-Cola, 6 bottles of water, 6 bowls of hot pepper soup, and canapés, for those who prefer their Highlife with extra polish.
- Non-Alcoholic Table (Table for 6)
A thoughtful option with 3 packs of Ceres drinks, s6 cans of Coca-Cola, 6 bottles of water, 6 bowls of hot pepper soup, and canapés, proof that the Highlife experience is for everyone.
There are also standard regular tickets going for GH₵ 200 and GH₵ 300 for single and double, respectively.
Each package is designed to let guests focus on what truly matters: the music, the moment, and the memories.
Here’s more.
As part of the celebration, Adom FM will honour distinguished Highlife musicians with special citations, recognising the men and women who carried this genre on their backs and passed it on to the next generation.
It’s respect. It’s gratitude. It’s history being given its flowers live, on stage.
Whether you’re home in Ghana or reconnecting from the diaspora, Strictly Highlife is your cultural reset button for 2026.
One night. One dress code. One hundred years of music that refuses to age.
Strictly Highlife. No shortcuts. No remixes. Just the real thing.
