PAT THOMAS HIGH LIFE SHOW

Pat Thomas (born Nana Kwabena Amo Mensah on August 14, 1946) is a renowned Ghanaian highlife vocalist and songwriter, celebrated as “The Golden Voice of Africa.” Born in Agona, Gold Coast (now Ghana’s Central Region), he grew up in a musical family — his father taught music theory, and his mother was a bandleader. Thomas began his career in the 1960s collaborating with Ebo Taylor. In 1974, he formed the “Sweet Beans” and released his debut album False Lover, followed by Pat Thomas Introduces Marijata with the band Marijata. After the 1979 coup, he moved to Berlin and later to Canada. He now tours globally with the Kwashibu Area Band, releasing their 2015 album to celebrate his 50-year career, singing mainly in Fante.