Daddy Lumba, whose real name is Charles Kwadwo Fosuh and was born on September 29, 1964, is a popular Ghanaian artist who has released an impressive collection of 34 albums.
He is widely regarded as the most influential musician in the history of Ghana.
REAL FACTS ABOUT DADDY LUMBA
FULL NAME: Charles Kwadwo Fosuh
BETTER KNOWN AS: Daddy LUMBA
DATE OF BIRTH: September 29, 1964
PLACE OF BIRTH: Nsuta, Ashanti Region, Ghana
NATIONALITY: Ghanaian
OCCUPATIONs: Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Entrepreneur
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, also known as Daddy Lumba, faced significant loss at a young age when his father, Owoahene Kwadwo Fosuh, a teacher, and later his mother, Comfort Gyamfi, also a teacher, passed away.
His mother’s death in 2001 in Kumasi hit him particularly hard, as she was his main source of support and strength.
CAREER
At the age of 16, Daddy Lumba’s musical journey began when he became the leader of the choir at Juaben Senior High School from 1983 to 1984, under the guidance of his music teacher, Christabel.
His love for music continued as he formed the Lumba Brothers group with his friends Yaw and Kwabena, along with his girlfriend Theresa Abebrese, during his time at Juaben SHS.
After completing school, Lumba, with the support of Theresa, decided to go to Germany in search of better opportunities. It was in Germany that he met Ernest Nana Acheampong, a crucial personality who introduced him to highlife music, a genre he was unfamiliar with at the time.
Together, they reformed the Lumba Brothers group, this time with the goal of releasing an album in 1986.
However, financial difficulties delayed the album’s release until 1989, when Lumba’s wife, Akosua Serwaa, stepped in to produce the album titled Yɛɛyɛ Aka Akwantuo Mu.
Since then, Daddy Lumba has released a total of 33 albums, including highly acclaimed works such as Aben Wɔha, Awosuɔ, Obi Ate Me So Buɔ, Sika Asɛm, and Ebi Se Ɛyɛ Aduro.
His 34th album, Nnipa Fon Na Ɛka Nsɛm Fon, is soon to be released, further solidifying Daddy Lumba’s position as one of Ghana’s most talented musicians.
In 1999, Daddy Lumba played a crucial role in introducing Ofori Amponsah, a future love song maestro, to the music industry through their collaboration on the hit album Woho Kyere.
This collaboration resulted in five chart-topping songs and propelled Ofori Amponsah to fame.
This is just one example of Daddy Lumba’s ability to nurture talent and launch the careers of various Ghanaian musicians.
In the same year, Daddy Lumba achieved great success at the Ghana Music Awards, winning three prestigious awards for Best Album, Artist of the Year, and Most Popular Song of the Year.
Prior to 2002, he consistently released hit albums every year, showcasing his unwavering musical talent.
PERSONAL LIFE
Daddy Lumba, a resident of Nsuta Mampong, is a 52-year-old individual who has been blessed with seven children.
His previous marriage with Maame Akosua Serwaa resulted in four children, while his present marriage with Maame Broni has brought three children into their lives.
