A pioneer of burger-highlife music, George Darko sadly passed away in the morning of Wednesday, March 20 2024.
The legendary Ghanaian musician has an unparalleled contribution to the music industry stemming from the late 90s earning the title as the King of Burger Highlife.
Known for his skills as a guitarist, vocalist, composer, and songwriter, George Darko has served Ghanaians with some infectious melodies and thought-provoking lyrics which he will continue to stand the test of time.
Here are seven of his songs that he will forever be remembered for.
- Akoo Te Brofo: Arguably the most famous song by George Darko, “Akoo Te Brofo” is a timeless classic that captures the spirit of Ghanaian highlife music. This song will always defy your resilience to dance when its played.
2. Money Palava: One of the famous hit songs of George Darko. This song resonates with the struggles and the hard work associated with making money. George Darko created this song back in 2004 to create a picture of the struggles of Ghanaians in search of financial stability.
3. Odo Colour: This is a romantic song which demonstrates George Darko’s flexibility as a performer and songwriter. It’s one of the favourite for many Ghanaians because of its catchy melody, meaningful lyrics, and soulful vocals by Darko.
4. Highlife Time: “Highlife Time” honors the rich cultural legacy of Ghanaian highlife music, as the title would imply. George commends the root of highlife genre in this song while adding modern twist to it making it a masterpiece.
5. Odoyewu: Another romantic song from George which exudes positivity in relationship and happiness. It infectious melodies, upbeat tempo and creative lyrics makes it perfect for parties and weddings.
6. Oseeyie: George Darko’s Oseeyie is a motivational song highlighting the many blessings God has blessed man with encouraging the need not to be worried about the unfortunate events in life.
7. Twe Ben Me: George Darko’s expressive performance and moving lyrics make “Twe Ben Me” a ballad that delves into themes of love, longing, and heartbreak. The song resonates strongly with persons who have been through the highs and lows of romantic relationships.
The seven songs will remind Ghanaians of the late musicians and his classic highlife songs and how versatile he was as a musician.