Highlife is a music genre that originated in Ghana in the early 20th century. It blends traditional African rhythms and melodies with Western musical elements, such as jazz and swing. Highlife often features instruments like the guitar, trumpet, and saxophone, creating a lively and danceable sound. The lyrics typically reflect everyday life, love, and social issues. Over the years, highlife has evolved and influenced various other genres, including hip life and afrobeats. Prominent highlife musicians include E.T. Mensah and Osibisa, who helped popularize the genre both in Africa and internationally. Today, highlife remains an important part of Ghanaian culture and music.