Highlife legend Nana Acheampong has honoured his late musical partner Daddy Lumba with an emotional tribute song, released on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
The song, titled “Due! K. Fosu”, reflects both grief and reverence for the man he had long collaborated with.
Acheampong used the song to mourn Lumba’s passing, weaving in memories of their journey and even mentioning fellow musician Dada KD.
Ahead of the release, he hinted at the project in a heartfelt message to fans:
“A tribute song to Daddy lumba drops on Thursday 21st August 2025. Due! K, Fosu😭😭 In the realm of Ghanaian music, few names shine as brightly as my brother. A trailblazer, an icon, a legend. His passing leaves a void that can never be filled. But as we mourn his departure, we also celebrate his life, his music, his enduring legacy. I pay my heartfelt tribute to Kojo Fosu with a soul-stirring song that captures the essence of our bond and the impact of his music on generations.💔 Join me as I remember Daddy Lumba’s contributions to Ghana’s rich musical heritage and honor his memory with this tribute song 🎶 #DaddyLumba #NanaAcheampong #GhanaianMusic #Tribute #RIP.”
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Following Lumba’s death on July 26, Acheampong openly shared the difficulty of coping with the loss:
“It has been difficult for me to accept this sad news. Menua Kojo Fosu, why this shock? Hmmm, you have indeed done what the creator brought you on earth to do; you will forever inspire generations.” He added, “My family and I are in pain. To the family of my beloved brother, may God hold you tight in this moment.”
Nana Acheampong and Daddy Lumba formed the legendary Lumba Brothers, whose influence transformed Ghanaian highlife through the 1980s and 1990s. Their 1989 album Yɛɛyɛ Aka Akwantuo Mu remains a cornerstone of the genre and a reminder of the duo’s unmatched legacy.
Listen to the tribute song below.
