Daddy Lumba is a legendary Ghanaian singer, songwriter and musician who has been entertaining audiences with his high-quality music for over 30 years.
He has released 34 albums, won numerous awards, influenced numerous artists in Ghana and abroad, and is regarded as Ghana’s greatest musician and national icon.
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- Full name: Charles Kwadwo Fosuh
- Nickname: Daddy Rumba
- Date of Birth: September 29, 1964
- Age: 59
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Nsutta Amangos, Sekire Central District, Ashanti Region, Ghana
- Nationality: Ghana
- Occupation: Singer-songwriter, musician
- Height: 1.75 m
- Parents: Owoahene Kwadwo Fosuh (father, deceased) and Comfort Gyamfi (mother, deceased)
- Siblings: Ernest “Owoahene” Nana Acheampong (half-brother)
- Spouse: Akosua Serwaa (married 1989)
- Children: 13
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $12 million
Early life and education
Daddy Lumba, who will turn 59 in 2023, was born on September 29, 1964, in a village called Nsuta Amangoase in the Sekire Central District near Mampong in the Ashanti region of Ghana.
He is the only son of his parents, both of whom were teachers. When Lumba was still a child, his father, Owoahene Kwadwo Fosuh, died and he was taken care of by his mother, Comfort Gyamfi, popularly known as Ama Saah.
She was also a teacher and a devout Christian who introduced Lumba to gospel music. Her death in Kumasi in 2001 was a devastating blow to Lumba because she was everything to him.
Aside from being the only son of his parents, he also has a half-brother named Ernest “Owoahene” Nana Acheampong.
From 1983 to 1985, Lumba attended Juaben High School, where he served as the school choir leader. He formed his first musical group, the Lumba Brothers, with his friends Yaw and Kwabena and his girlfriend Theresa Abebrese.
They performed at school events and local shows, gaining some fame. After completing secondary education, Rumba traveled to Germany with the help of Theresa, who already lived in Germany, in search of greener pastures.
Personal life
Daddy Lumba married his long-time girlfriend Theresa Abebrese in Germany in 1989. They had four children, but the marriage ended in divorce in 1999.
Later, Lumba married Akosua Serwaa, a Ghanaian woman living in Germany. They have nine children and are still married today.
Lombard has 13 children, seven sons and six daughters, who mostly live in Germany and Ghana. He is a devoted father who loves his children and supports their education and careers.
Lombard was also a philanthropist who donated to various causes, such as building schools in his hometown, supporting orphanages, and funding surgeries for poor patients.
He is a Christian who believes in God and prays regularly. He is also a football fan and supports the Ghanaian football club Asante Kotoko.
Profession
Daddy Lumba’s music career began in Germany where he met another Ghanaian musician, Ernest Nana Acheampong, who had formed a band with a white man called “Talking Dreams”.
Nana Acheampong introduced high society music to Rumba, which was different from the gospel music that Rumba was used to.
They formed a new band, also called Lumba Brothers, and released their first album, Yɛɛyɛ also known as Akwanto Mu 1989.
The album was a huge success in Ghana and established them as a successful duo. They released four more albums together, including Obi Ate Meso Buo, Sika Asem, Odo Foforo, and Biribi Gyegye Wo, Before going solo in 1993.
Lumba subsequently embarked on a solo career, releasing 29 albums and becoming one of Ghana’s most prolific and versatile artists.
His albums includeben Wo Aha, Awosoc, Obi Ate Me So Buo, Sika Asem, Odo Beba Na Mawu, Ebi Se Eye Aduro, Aben Wa Ha, and A, Depa.
His songs cover various genres such as highlife, hiplife, gospel, reggae and afropop. He has collaborated with many artistes such as Ofori Amponsah, Pat Thomas, Borax, Sarkodie, Shatta Wale and Kwabena Kwabena.
He has mentored many young musicians such as Ofori Amponsah, Kofi Nti and Kwame Anokye.
Rumba has won many awards and honors for his music such as the 2008 National Honor Award from the President of Ghana, the 1999 and 2015 Ghana Music Awards for Artist of the Year, the 1999 and 2015 Ghana Music Awards for Album of the Year, the 2015 Ghana Music Awards for Song of the Year, the 2009 Ghana Music Awards for Best Male Vocalist, the 2017 UK Ghana Music Awards for Best Highlife Artist, and the 2018 UK Ghana Music Awards for Lifetime Achievement.
He has also been nominated for the Kora, MOBO and MTV Africa Music Awards. He is considered Ghana’s greatest musician and a national icon.
net worth
Daddy Lumba’s net worth is estimated to be $12 million. His wealth is derived from music sales, concerts, endorsements, and businesses.
He owns a record label called Lumba Productions, a studio called Daddy’s Recording Studio, and a restaurant called Lumba’s Place.
dispute
Throughout his career, Daddy Lumba has been involved in several controversies and scandals. Some of them are:
In 2014, he sued a young musician named Daddy Lumba Junior for claiming to be his son and imitating his style and sound.
Lumba accused him of impersonation and infringement of his intellectual property rights. The case was settled out of court in 2018, with Lumba Jr. agreeing to change his name to Anokye Supremo and apologize to Lumba.
Sadly, Anokye Supremo passed away in 2019 from a brain tumor.
In 2015, he released a single titled Yentie Obiaa, Some interpreted this as a political endorsement of then-Ghanaian President John Mahama, who adopted the phrase as his slogan.
Lumba denied having any political leanings and said the song was dedicated to all those who work hard and don’t listen to the naysayers. He also said he was not paid by the president or his party to write the song.
In 2017, he was accused of using witchcraft (black magic) to kill his friend and colleague, Nana Acheampong, who was reportedly ill and hospitalized at the time.
Lumba refuted the baseless and malicious allegation and said he had no reason to harm Nana Acheampong as he considered him a brother. He also visited Nana in the hospital and prayed for his recovery.
In 2018, a Ghanaian woman, Mary Acheampong, who claimed to be his wife, sued him for divorce and division of property. She accused Lumba of abandoning her and their four children in Germany and marrying another Ghanaian woman.
Lumba denied ever marrying her and said she was just his girlfriend and the mother of his child. He also said he supported her and their child financially and emotionally. The case is still pending in court.
Social Media
- Instagram: @daddylumbagh
- Twitter: @daddylumbagh
Discography
- Sika Deer
- Mpem do me
- Macrame
- Adaka Tea
- Ankwanoma
