Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, hailing from Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana, is a pioneering highlife musician renowned for creating the Simigwa genre—a vibrant fusion of highlife, funk, jazz, and soul. His 1973 hit "Simigwa-Do" is celebrated as one of the first Ghanaian songs to incorporate rap elements. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyedu-Blay_Ambolley?utm_source=openai)) With over 30 albums to his credit, Ambolley has collaborated with legends like Ebo Taylor and Fela Kuti. His dynamic performances and innovative sound have earned him accolades, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from Charles R. Drew University in Los Angeles. ([blayambolley.bandcamp.com](https://blayambolley.bandcamp.com/album/11th-street-sekondi?utm_source=openai))