Daddy Lumba

Daddy Lumba (born Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, 29 September 1964) is a Ghanaian singer who was based in Cologne, Germany.

Career

He was born as Charles Kwadwo Fosu in Nsuta, near Mampong, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. In the early 1980s, he debuted on the highlife scene with his massive hit "Yeeye Aka Akwantuo Mu" with Nana Acheampong (known together as the "Lumba Brothers"). This song depicted the number of Ghanaian immigrants that originally leave the country to seek better fortunes abroad but make those temporary homes permanent due to financial, emotional, or other unforeseen hardships. Yereye Aka Akwantuo Mu was with his colleague Nana Acheampong under the name Lumba Brothers spawned several hits and established Daddy Lumba as a versatile and highly gifted musician. Lumba’s wife, Akosua Serwa, produced the album.

He has been consistent with the release of multiple-hit albums since then and has established himself as one of Ghana's most popular singers of his genre, Highlife.

He introduced a future love song master, Ofori Amponsah, through his blockbuster hit album Wo Ho Kyere (1999). Daddy Lumba's pairing in 1999 with the rising star produced five hits and shot Ofori Amponsah into the limelight. Altogether he has sprung the careers of 13 different Ghanaian musicians.

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Toe-tapping King Charles reveals favourite songs

Independent online (SA) 12 Mar 2025
"On my most recent visit to Ghana in 2018 I found myself dancing along to the next track, which is by Daddy Lumba - who is regarded by some as the greatest musician Ghana has ever produced," he added, before playing "Mpempem Do Me" ... AFP .
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WATCH: King Charles drops first-ever playlist for Commonwealth Day, featuring royal tunes and global favourites

Independent online (SA) 11 Mar 2025
View this post on Instagram. A post shared by The Royal Family (@theroyalfamily) ... He also praised the Ghanaian musician Daddy Lumba, saying his song “Mpempem Do Me” gave him “the urge to dance to that pulsating rhythm.” ... - Daddy Lumba – Mpempem Do Me.
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King Charles snubs Taylor Swift with latest move

The News International 11 Mar 2025
King Charles snubs Taylor Swift with latest move ... Charles recalls Marley's words about giving people a voice ... Daddy Lumba's Mpempem Do Me reminds him of his 2018 visit to Ghana, while Davido's KANTE showcases his appreciation for Afrobeats ... .
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Is King Charles' Commonwealth playlist really that surprising?

RNZ 11 Mar 2025
King Charles has unveiled his personal playlist for Commonwealth Day, featuring an eclectic mix of artists including Grace Jones, Bob Marley, Beyonc�, and New Zealand opera great Dame Kiri Te Kanawa ... Raye - Love Me Again. Daddy Lumba - Mpempem Do Me.
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Reggae King? King Charles’ personal playlist includes Bob Marley

Independent online (SA) 10 Mar 2025
And let’s just say, it’s got more groove than one might expect ... He also praised the Ghanaian musician Daddy Lumba, saying his song “Mpempem Do Me” gave him “the urge to dance to that pulsating rhythm.” ... - Daddy Lumba – Mpempem Do Me. - Davido – Kante.
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King Charles III reveals his favorite songs on Apple Music show: Raye, Beyoncé and more

Usatoday 10 Mar 2025
After remembering his visits to Ghana over the years, Charles played "Mpempem Do Me" by Daddy Lumba, "who is regarded by some as the greatest musician Ghana has ever produced," and also selected ...
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King Charles pays tribute to ‘marvellous’ Bob Marley as he shares favourite songs

AOL 10 Mar 2025
I always recall his words. ‘The people have a voice inside of them’ ... He also spoke of a visit to Ghana, and discovering the music genre Highlife “and the urge to dance to that pulsating rhythm”, before playing Mpempem Do Me by Daddy Lumba ... .
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Britain's King Charles reveals favourite songs

RTE 10 Mar 2025
"On my most recent visit to Ghana in 2018 I found myself dancing along to the next track, which is by Daddy Lumba -- who is regarded by some as the greatest musician Ghana has ever produced," he added, before playing Mpempem Do Me ... Source. AFP .
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Toe-tapping King Charles III reveals favourite songs

Gulf News 10 Mar 2025
London ... "On my most recent visit to Ghana in 2018 I found myself dancing along to the next track, which is by Daddy Lumba -- who is regarded by some as the greatest musician Ghana has ever produced," he added, before playing "Mpempem Do Me" ... .
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Toe-tapping King Charles reveals his favourite songs

Khaleejtimes 10 Mar 2025
"On my most recent visit to Ghana in 2018 I found myself dancing along to the next track, which is by Daddy Lumba -- who is regarded by some as the greatest musician Ghana has ever ...
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King Charles III’s implausible Commonwealth canon

New Statesman 10 Mar 2025
... Windrush generation.” As with the playlist’s shout-outs to Anoushka Shankar and Daddy Lumba, King’s Music Hour is a historically watertight but bland two-step through the sounds of the Commonwealth.
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