Ghanaian TV Show Spotlights Women's Untold Highlife Music Story

Onua Showtime Explores Women's Role in Ghanaian Highlife Music A recent episode of the popular Ghanaian television show Onua Showtime featured a fascinating discussion on the history of women in highlife music. The show, hosted by McBrown, invited music historian Kwesi Ernest to share insights into a topic often overlooked in discussions of the genre. Ernest highlighted the challenges faced by women seeking to break into the male-dominated world of highlife, while also celebrating the achievements of pioneering female musicians. "Kwesi Ernest's insights into the struggles and triumphs of women in highlife were truly enlightening," commented one viewer. The segment also showcased footage of some of the most influential female highlife artists, providing visual context to Ernest's historical analysis. The show's producers, Onua TV and Onua FM, are to be commended for bringing this important conversation to a wider audience. The segment's popularity, with over 1700 views and numerous likes, underscores the public's interest in learning more about the underrepresented stories of women in Ghanaian music history. This video serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about Ghanaian musical heritage and the ongoing evolution of the highlife genre.