Maya Blu: Not right to push young artistes to do highlife, the world is evolving

Former Lynx entertainment signee, Maya Blu has sparked a thought-provoking conversation about the country's music industry, cautioning against the tendency to force Ghanaian artistes, particularly young musicians into the highlife genre.

Speaking on YouTube series BTS, said the world is evolving, and artistes should be allowed to explore various genres that resonate with their unique styles and creative visions.

“The world has evolved and people are just doing what audiences love. For her, it’s not about abandoning tradition but recognising that creativity doesn’t always follow nostalgia.

She added that while some argue Ghanaian artists aren’t preserving highlife, “everyone is doing what they do best, and we have to respect that.”

Maya Blu was one of the signees of Lynx Entertainment. However, her label ended the contract last year and she expressed deep shock at the decision of the label to part ways with her in an interview with Graphic Showbiz in November last year. (Read Lynx dropping me is a shock —Maya Blu)

“It’s their label, and they can choose to take whatever decision that suits them.My exit from Lynx came as a big shock because there was no disagreement or any hint whatsoever. 

“But I am cool. I don't have anything against their decision to let me go. We had an agreement, and so, if we have to part ways, I take that in good faith”, she said.