Ghanaian musician Daddy Lumba
When it comes to contemporary Highlife music, the name Daddy Lumba is impossible to overlook.
Since the 80s, the legendary musician has graced music lovers both locally and internationally with timeless hits and has also played a key role in nurturing the careers of several artistes, including Ofori Amponsah and many others.
In this edition of the Sankofa Series, we throw a spotlight on Daddy Lumba for his monumental contribution to Ghanaian music.
Born Charles Kwadwo Fosu on September 29, 1964, to two teachers, Owoahene Kwadwo Fosu and Comfort Gyamfi (also known as Ama Saah), Daddy Lumba’s musical journey began at the age of 16 when he led the choir at Juaben Senior High School.
After school, Daddy Lumba travelled to Germany, where he met his fellow Highlife musician Ernest Nana Acheampong.
Nana Acheampong then formed a group called “Talking Dreams” with a white man and introduced Daddy Lumba, who was initially immersed in gospel, to the world of secular Highlife music.
The duo later parted ways to form their own band, ‘Lumba Brothers’, and released their hit song “Yɛɛyɛ Aka Akwantuo Mu”, which catapulted them into the spotlight.
They worked together and created magic until the time came when they decided to pursue solo careers.
Daddy Lumba, currently, has 34 albums, with iconic songs like “Biribi Gyegye Wo”, “Ahenfo Kyinye”, “Makra Mo” and many others.
Over the years, he has earned numerous awards, including ‘Artiste of the Year’, ‘Best Album of the Year’, ‘Most Popular Song of the Year’, and ‘Contemporary Highlife Artiste’ at the Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs).
In 2018, Daddy Lumba was honoured with the ‘Legend of Entertainment’ award at the Exclusive Men of the Year Africa Awards (EMY Awards).
In 2025, Daddy Lumba made headlines when his song “Mpempem Do Me” was featured in King Charles III’s personal playlist, further solidifying his legacy in the global music scene.
b>You can also watch videos from the unveiling of the 2025 TGMA nominees on GhanaWeb TV below:
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