Life Beer is salvaging the Dearth of Female highlife musicians through Hi-Life fest

<h2></h2>, <h2>Highlife music, a genre popularly known for its melodious sounds and storytelling elements, originated in Ghana in the 19th century, and has over the years, transcended nations and generations, sharing the rich cultural heritage of the Africans.</h2>, <p>#FeatureByLifeBeer</p>, <span>Onyia Pascaline Chinaza aka ZannyContestant, Hi-Life Fest 2023</span>, <p>Highlife music is now sung worldwide and has over time been infused with other genres such as Hip-Hop, Afrobeat and Rock.</p>, <p>In Nigeria, the Igbo people of the East have wholly embraced the music genre so much that the unique sound is not a scarce commodity in homes, at weddings, funerals, festivals and other celebrations. Notable musicians like Flavour and Phyno amongst others, have developed a niche using a fusion of highlife to create chart-topping masterpieces that are globally loved.</p>, <p>However, as highlife music continues to develop, there is a notable dearth of female musicians embodying the music genre compared to their male counterparts.</p>, <h2>Highlife music: More than a sound</h2>, <img src="https://cdn-fmcrawler.shalltry.com/public/prod/files/images/2023-08-04/original/06e1ba2b-7549-4f5e-a15c-61e85ec9d0a0.jpg">, <span>Chief Osita Osadebe, Veteran Nigerian Highlife Musician</span>, <p>With melodious sounds and vibrant beats, highlife music has served as a platform for musicians to share their stories. This is evident in well-known songs like Chief Osita Osadebe's "Osondi Owendi," which explores the diverse preferences of individuals, and Oliver de Coque's "Money Identity," which delves into the relationship between identity and wealth. Other musicians have used the genre to share love stories, as seen in Prince Nico Mbarga's classic hit "Sweet Mother," a heartfelt tribute, expressing love for his mother.</p>, <p>Through storytelling, highlife musicians capture the essence of everyday life, emotions, and experiences. This entertains listeners and serves as a means of cultural preservation. Because of highlife music, history