Pioneer of Banku music, Mr Eazi, has sent a wave of excitement through his fans with a recent tweet expressing his desire to "put together a highlife band."
Mr Eazi is known for his unique blend of sounds. Most notably his fusion of Ghanaian highlife and Nigerian chord progressions, which he has christened Banku music. This announcement has fans speculating whether Mr Eazi might be returning to his highlife roots.
Highlife is a vibrant genre with roots in West Africa. It is known for its smooth melodies, intricate guitar work, and infectious rhythms. It has enjoyed immense popularity throughout Africa for decades. Mr Eazi's foray into forming a highlife band could be a sign of a resurgence of interest in the genre. Most especially with his growing global fanbase.
I wanna put together my highlife band
— The Evil Genius (@mreazi) July 20, 2024
