C. K. Mann, born Charles Kofi Amankwaa Mann, was a renowned Ghanaian highlife musician whose career spanned several decades, making significant contributions to the highlife genre, which is one of the mainstays of Ghanaian music. Hailing from Cape Coast, C. K. Mann began his musical journey as a young man, eventually becoming a key figure in the development of a highlife subgenre known as "Osode" or "Osode highlife," which fused elements of traditional Ghanaian music with the diverse influences that were sweeping across West Africa.

Mann's music was characterized by its infectious rhythms, engaging guitar lines, and his ability to create songs that resonated with the everyday experiences of Ghanaians. Some of his most recent releases, like "Ko Ma Monko" featuring Kofi Yankson, exhibit his talent for collaboration and the adaptive nature of his style. His works "The Medleys - Part 1" and "The Medleys - Part 2" showcase a signature blend of traditional highlife medleys, while songs like "Adwoa Yankey," highlighted his storytelling prowess through music. "Salsa Con Gana" stood out as a testament to his versatility and willingness to experiment with different musical forms, including Latin influences. Throughout his career, C. K. Mann's contributions not only entertained audiences but also helped to preserve and evolve the art form of highlife music for future generations.