Nigerian Highlife is more than just "old school" music; it is the structural DNA of much of the music coming out of West Africa today. When you hear the guitar riffs in a Wizkid or Burna Boy song, you are hearing Highlife. When you hear lyrics that address social issues through proverb and wit, you are hearing Highlife.
Today, there is a massive resurgence. A new generation of Nigerian artists, tired of synthetic pop beats, is returning to live instrumentation and the Highlife template. nigerian highlife music
Interestingly, the genre found new life in Ghana through "Hiplife" (a mix of Highlife and Hip Hop), which circled back to influence Nigerian artists. Nigerian Highlife is more than just "old school"