Pat Thomas, often referred to as "The Golden Voice of Africa," is a renowned Ghanaian highlife singer and songwriter, whose career spans several decades and is marked by a series of successful releases that reflect his mastery of the highlife genre. Born on 14th March 1951 in Agona, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, Pat Thomas started his journey in music in the early 1960s and gained significant recognition in the 1970s and 1980s as a key figure in the highlife scene.

His 2015 self-titled album with Kwashibu Area Band marked a remarkable comeback, showcasing his undiminished vocal prowess and earning him new audiences worldwide. The album, along with its successor "Obiaa!" released in 2019, are testaments to his continued relevance and ability to bridge traditional highlife with contemporary sounds. Thomas is known for his collaborations with other highlife legends like Ebo Taylor and for infusing his music with funk and afrobeat influences. With a discography replete with hits like "Sika" and the Henrik Schwarz mixed "Eye Nyam Nam 'A' Mensuro", Pat Thomas remains a seminal figure in the world of West African music. His work retains its classic appeal while embracing remixes and reedits that introduce his sound to newer generations, evidenced by projects like "Disco Highlife Reedit Series" and the vibrant remixes of "Yamona".

Genres

Old School Highlife

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Latest Release

Odo Sronko

Pat Thomas

Single - Released June 6, 2024