Highlife Giants

West African Dance Band Pioneers

An intimate portrait of the pioneering artistes of West Africa's vibrant music scene from 1920s onwards, with 77 photo illustrations.

Blending European and African American styles with traditional African patterns, highlife music was the soundtrack of the independence era. Its influence still resonates today.

Highlife Giants is an intimate portrait of the pioneering artists of West Africa's music scene from the 1920s onwards. It features interviews with stars including Victor Uwaifo and Ignace De Souza, revealing behind-the-scenes moments such as Louis Armstrong giving Eddie Okonta a trumpet with a golden mouthpiece.

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