Music producers have made Ghana famous — H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
Music producers in Ghana have made Ghana famous in the world
The first gentle man of the Republic of Ghana, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo spoke highly of the veteran and legendary musician, Pat Thomas over his enormous contribution to the growth of Ghanaian music at the global scene.
The legendary highlife musician, Pat Thomas on the eve of Founders’ day hosted a musical concert at the capital city of Ghana in the Accra International Conference Center to celebrate his over forty-nine years of making music in the music industry and to raise funds for his School of music, Arts and culture project which is underway in the Ashanti region.
This event was graced by some high-level dignitaries such as the Former president, John Agyekum Kufuor, former first lady, Konadu Agyemang Rawlings, Professor Azumah Nelson, Flag bearer hopeful, Alan kyerematen and his Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
Delivering a speech at the event, President Akufo-Addo eulogized the veteran pat Thomas as one of the biggest Ghanaian music exporters and having performed at some of the big platforms around the world.
“It’s with great pleasure that i join you today, Founders’ Day, to celebrate the illustrious of one of Ghana’s most remarkable musician, Pat Thomas.
“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, CK Mann among others.
“Music has made Ghana famous and the contribution of Ghanaian music producers in the industry also deserves recommendations.”
H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo also highlighted how far Pat Thomas music reached, mentioning a few jurisdictions his music got to are Australia, Spain, Germany, France, cape Verde and several others.
“Today, we gather not to only 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.”
The night was filled with rich highlife music which depicted our culture and values as Ghanaians.
