Following the death of Daddy Lumba, details about many of his hit songs are beginning to emerge.
While alive, the late Highlife legend composed numerous songs dedicated to relatives, wives, friends, girlfriends, and others.
Among his popular tracks, one that is currently gaining attention on social media is the popular “Mariama.”
According to sources, Daddy Lumba dedicated the song to his former classmate and first girlfriend, Mariama.
This article will explore some key messages from Lumba’s ‘Mariama’ song
At the beginning of the six-minute song, the late Daddy Lumba called out the name of his first love, “Mariama,” and expressed sorrow over their relationship soon becoming a long-distance one.
He went on to share how difficult it was for him to live without hearing from his beloved Mariama, adding that he wished the two of them could be bonded forever, although he acknowledged that nature took its course.
In one part of the song, he pleaded with Mariama to exchange photographs with him, so they can serve as lasting memories of their time together.
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The late musician, in his timeless song, also talked about how their tight relationship drew attention among teachers and classmates, where some naysayers even predicted that they wouldn’t see each other after graduating from school.
Another thing worth noting in Daddy Lumba’s “Mariama” song, was when he pleaded with his first girlfriend to have a last romantic dance with him to serve as something she would use as a remembrance anytime she dances.
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Fast forward to the demise of Lumba, Mariama, the woman he sang about has spoken about the song in a recent interview.
She confirmed the lines in the song while explaining that their relationship had no fault and was natural.
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