Here is all you need to know about Daddy Lumba

Daddy Lumba, whose real name is Charles Kwadwo Fosu, is a renowned Ghanaian musician known for his contributions to highlife and hiplife music. Daddy Lumba is a Ghanaian singer-songwriter and musician who was born on September 29, 1964. He has released roughly 34 albums. Lumba was born Charles Kwadwo Fosuh in the Ashanti Region’s Sekyere Central District, close to Mampong, in the community of Nsuta Amangoase. He is largely recognized as the best artist to have ever come out of Ghana.

Here’s a detailed bio of his life and career:

Early Life and Education:
Daddy Lumba was born on September 29, 1964, in Nsuta, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana. He attended his primary and secondary education in his hometown before pursuing a degree in the Graphic Design program at the Ghanatta College of Art and Design in Accra.

Music Discoveries:
Daddy Lumba’s music career began in the early 1980s when he joined the Lumba Brothers Band, which he formed with his brother, Nana Acheampong. Together, they released several successful albums, including “Yereye Aka Akwantuo Mu” and “Obi Ate Meso Buo.” After a few years, Daddy Lumba embarked on a solo career and released his debut album, “Obi Ate Me So Bo,” in 1989. This marked the beginning of his solo success, and he went on to release numerous hit songs and albums, becoming a household name in Ghana and among the Ghanaian diaspora.

Awards and Honors:
Throughout his career, Daddy Lumba has received several awards and honors for his contributions to music. Some notable awards include multiple Ghana Music Awards, both for his solo work and collaborations. He is also recognized for popularizing highlife and hiplife music genres in Ghana and beyond.

He received a “Icon/Legend of Entertainment” award at the Exclusive Men of the Year Africa Awards (EMY Award) on August 18, 2018.

In 2000 Ghana Music Awards he received Artist of the Year, Best Album of the Year, Most Popular Song of the Year

Also in 2003 Ghana Music Awards received Contemporary Highlife Artist, Contemporary Highlife Song, Contemporary Highlife Album

Personal and Marital Life:
Daddy Lumba is known for keeping his personal life private, and there is limited publicly available information about his personal relationships and family life.He is married with 13 children. He has, however, maintained a strong presence in the music industry and has continued to release music that resonates with his fans.

Daddy Lumba’s enduring legacy in Ghanaian music is a testament to his talent and dedication to the craft. His music has had a profound influence on the highlife and hiplife genres, and he remains a beloved figure in the Ghanaian music scene.