Ghanaian highlife musician Fameye has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) for recognising his contributions to the music industry.
Speaking in an interview on Hitz FM on July 22, 2025, Fameye revealed that he only anticipated receiving a citation at the event, but was pleasantly surprised when he was also awarded GH¢10,000.
“I received some cash from the Ghana Tourism Authority… They gave me GH¢10,000, and I wasn’t expecting it. I only went for the citation, which was the main reason I attended,” he said.
Fameye also thanked the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) and the GTA for honouring his work in the creative arts space.
“First of all, I must say MUSIGA has done well. This is the first time they are honouring their Highlife Artiste of the Year. Big love to Uncle Bessa Simons, he has always been a father to me and also to the GTA as well,” he added.
Background
Fameye was honoured in July 2025 for his contribution to the Highlife music genre.
The event was held at the +233 Jazz Bar and Grill and featured powerful live performances from Highlife legends and contemporary acts, including Pat Thomas, Samuel Owusu, Kaakyire Kwame Appiah, Adani Best, Pauline Oduro, Sherifa Gunu, Aklerh, and Bessa Simons with The Bessa Band.
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“I was only expecting a citation, but Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), in kind courtesy, @AbeikuSantana gave me 10,000 Ghana cedis” – @Fameye #DaybreakHitz #ShowbizReview pic.twitter.com/UHk4AqIgHe
— Hitz 103.9 FM (@Hitz1039FM) July 22, 2025
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