Pat Thomas convenes Akufo Addo, other bigwigs for historic Highlife Concert!

Legendary Highlife act, Pat Thomas, on Founders Day, hosted a musical concert at the Accra International Conference Centre to celebrate his over 50 years in the Ghanaian music career.

In attendance was President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo who praised the living legend for his contribution to the growth of Ghanaian music on the global stage.

The event also served as a fund-raiser for his School of Music, Arts and Culture project in the Ashanti Region.

President Akufo-Addo engages with Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, Alan Kyerematen, and other esteemed guests, as they honor the “Highlife Night” concert of the renowned musician, Pat Thomas.#UTVGhana pic.twitter.com/T7eYqLSWwc— UTV Ghana (@utvghana) August 4, 2023

Speaking at the concert, President Akufo-Addo eulogised the legendary Ghanaian musician as one of Ghana’s biggest music exports, having graced some of the biggest music stages around the world.

“It is with great pleasure that I join you today, Founders’ Day, to celebrate the illustrious legacy of one of Ghana’s most remarkable musicians, Pat Thomas.

Yesterday I joined hundreds of patrons including President Akufo-Addo, former President Kufuor, former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings and a host of others to celebrate the legendary highlife musician, Pat Thomas (known in private life as Nana Kwabena Amu Mensah) as he… pic.twitter.com/mXL79ObJ3H— Alan John Kyerematen (@AlanKyerematen) August 5, 2023

“Music plays an important part of our lives in Ghana. It is personal and national. I love music, especially highlife music, and at every chance I would listen and dance to the likes of Pat Thomas, Amakye Dede, Daddy Lumba, Gyedu Blay Ambolley, and CK Mann, among others.

“Music has made Ghana famous, and the contribution of Ghanaian music producers in the industry also deserves commendation,” he stated.

President Akufo-Addo noted that Pat Thomas’ music transcended borders and that he had taken Ghanaian music very far, having played shows in Germany, France, Spain, Finland, Australia, Macedonia, and Cape Verde, among others. 

“Today, we gather not only to celebrate his incredible musical journey, but also to appreciate the rich cultural heritage that his music embodies. His talent, dedication, and passion for music has united people from diverse backgrounds, and I am proud to call Pat Thomas a fellow Ghanaian,” President Akufo-Addo said.

The turnout of dignitaries at Pat Thomas’ concert was very heartwarming.The likes of President Akufo-Addo, J.A. Kufuor, Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings and Alan Kyerematen were in attendance.#SMS #FIFAWWCSam Kerr | Lauren James | Chloe Kelly | Asante Kotoko | Russia and China pic.twitter.com/mmDvZDNTYZ— THE SOCIAL MEDIA SHOW (@Tsocialshow) August 7, 2023

The night of pure highlife music witnessed a memorable performance by the 76-year-old Pat Thomas, who was supported by some great highlife musicians, including Nat Brew, Kwabena Kwabena, KK Fosu, Okyeame Kwame, Gyedu Blay Ambolley, Nana Agyemang, Bessa Simons, and Kofi Nti.

The event was graced by some high-level personalities, including former President John Agyekum Kufour, former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings, Boxing legend Azumah Nelson, NPP Flagbearer Hopeful, and Alan John Kyerematen.

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