Old age is a club, I refuse to join – Amakye Dede

Highlife musician Amakye Dede has said looking young becomes and maintain as his topmost priority to enable him look appreciable to the consuming public in sequence of continuous growth of his music career.

He made this known in an interview on E Vibes on JoyNews and JoyPrime.

According to him, looking young is essential despite his age and chooses to live to the fullest.

“I always say this that age is a club. If you are ready to join the group, it’s up to you. But me Abrantie Amakye Dede, I’m not ready to join because I must still look young,” he told host of the show Becky.

Amakye Dede began his career in 1973 when he joined the Kumapim Royals as a composer and vocalist. This band, led by the late Akwasi Ampofo Agyei (AAA), had hits such as Abebi Bewua Eso, Wanware Me A, Odo Mani Agyina, Ohohoo Batani.

He formed his own band, the Apollo High Kings, in 1980. He dominated the Highlife scene in the 1980s and 1990s and has continued to have hit songs in the 21st century. He has headlined so many concerts locally and internationally.

 

Source: myjoyonline