Mr Eazi, the pioneer of Banku music, has sparked excitement among his fans with a recent tweet expressing his intention to “put together a highlife band.”
Renowned for his unique sound that blends Ghanaian highlife and Nigerian chord progressions, Mr Eazi has coined this fusion as Banku music. His latest announcement has led fans to speculate that he might be revisiting his highlife roots.
Highlife, a vibrant genre originating from West Africa, is celebrated for its smooth melodies, intricate guitar work, and infectious rhythms. It has been immensely popular across Africa for decades. Mr Eazi’s potential venture into forming a highlife band could signify a renewed interest in the genre, especially given his expanding global fanbase.
Fans are eagerly anticipating what this new direction could bring, as Mr Eazi continues to innovate and influence the music scene with his distinctive style.
I wanna put together my highlife band
— The Evil Genius (@mreazi) July 20, 2024