Hiplife, the genre that transformed Ghanaian music, turned 30 in 2024. To mark the milestone, Nkyinkyim Band delivered a powerful tribute at Nkyinkyim X’Perience 2024, treating fans to a seamless medley of classic Hiplife hits.
A CELEBRATION OF HIPLIFE’S LEGACY
From the first note, the energy was electric. The band performed back-to-back hits, including “Agoo” by Reggie Rockstone, “Yaanom” by Obrafour, “Philomina” by Tic Tac, and “Mokoho” by Bandana. The transitions were flawless, keeping the crowd on their feet throughout.
One unforgettable moment saw a lady in the audience rap Obrafour’s “Yaanom” word for word, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
SOCIAL MEDIA BUZZ
The performance video is making waves online, earning praise from fans and industry legends. Hiplife pioneer Reggie Rockstone reacted with a proud:
“
I AM SMILING BIG.”
Highlife musician Dada Hafco applauded the performance, rating it:
“Song sequencing – 1000% Clarity in diction – 200000%
Instrumentation – 5 billion% #Hiplife
”
Journalist Kwame Dadzie also chimed in:
“Yo NKYINKYIM, you guys are just awesome!”
Fans couldn’t get enough, with one commenting:
“Charley… The transitions sef dey kill me herh .. proper jam session. The mixing and mastering too killer.”
Another added:
“Good production, video, vocals, and instrumentals out of this world 
bravo.”
Some even playfully pointed out missing elements:
“Amazing performance! Brought back memories, but no Kwaadee songs?”
KEEPING HIPLIFE ALIVE
Beyond nostalgia, this tribute highlighted Nkyinkyim Band’s role in preserving Ghanaian music culture. Their ability to bring Hiplife classics to life with live instrumentation showcases the genre’s timeless appeal.
If you haven’t seen the video yet, you’re missing out. Hiplife lives on!
