The 1990s introduced hiplife, pioneered by Reggie Rockstone’s 1997 hit “Agoo,” merging highlife with hip-hop and Twi rap, reflecting urban youth culture. Reggie Rockstone, Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, and later Sarkodie and Samini propelled it to dominance, spawning subgenres amid economic liberalization. This fusion captured Ghana’s globalizing identity, rivaling Nigeria’s Afrobeat.
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