Arnold pointed out that younger artistes admire Daddy Lumba
Entertainment pundit, Arnold Asamoah‑Baidoo has shared an opinion about how Daddy Lumba bridged the gap between generations, becoming the only musician young Ghanaian artistes largely celebrated and associated with.
Speaking on United Showbiz on August 2, 2025, Arnold noted how younger artistes, who are usually critiqued for distancing themselves from highlife music, have surprisingly grown to respect and admire Daddy Lumba.
“Before Lumba died… the young ones were criticised for not associating with highlife. They don’t want to associate themselves with the veterans, but Lumba was different. Lumba was the only musician the young artistes wanted to associate with and celebrate him,” he noted.
He pointed out that artistes like Joey B, among others, “sample with confidence” from Daddy Lumba’s catalog, expressing admiration and reverence rather than distance or rivalry.
“They revel in Daddy Lumba, unlike the others. They revel in Daddy Lumba unlike the others. The celebration began a long time ago,” he said.
Daddy Lumba, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu, is one of Ghana’s most influential and prolific highlife musicians, with a career spanning more than three decades, over 30 albums and more than 200 songs.
He is responsible for iconic hits like “Aben Wo Ha,” “Theresa,” and “Poison,” which fused traditional highlife rhythms with modern elements.
On July 26, 2025, Daddy Lumba passed away after a brief illness, leaving behind a legacy Ghanaians will never forget.
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