Veteran highlife musician Nana Acheampong and Daddy Lumba
Veteran highlife musician Nana Acheampong is preparing to honor the memory of his late friend and musical partner, Daddy Lumba, with a heartfelt tribute song set for release on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
The single, titled Due k Fosu, is his way of celebrating the life and legacy of the man he calls both “brother” and “legend.”
Announcing the project in a Facebook post on Wednesday, Acheampong wrote, “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.”
The announcement follows a month of visible grief for Acheampong, who was deeply shaken by news of Lumba’s passing on Saturday, July 26.
“It has been difficult for me to accept this sad news. Menua Kojo Fosu, why this shock?” he lamented at the time.
“Hmmm, you have indeed done what the Creator brought you on earth to do; you will forever inspire generations.”
For Acheampong, the loss is deeply personal. Beyond their friendship, the two formed the celebrated Lumba Brothers, a duo that left an indelible mark on Ghana’s highlife scene.
Their partnership produced classics that defined an era, including the 1989 album Yɛɛyɛ Aka Akwantuo Mu, which remains a cornerstone of Ghanaian music history.
