On Saturday, 26 July 2025, Ghana bid farewell to its most revered highlife icon—Daddy Lumba. With a career spanning over four decades, he redefined contemporary highlife, blending soulful lyrics with timeless melodies that captured the heart of a nation.
Daddy Lumba was famed for his unmatched artistry, enigmatic persona, and enduring influence.
He wasn’t just a musician—he was an institution. His passing marks the end of an era, but his legacy will continue to pulse through the rhythm of Ghana’s music culture.
Age
Born on September 29, 1964, in Nsuta near Mampong in the Ashanti Region, Daddy Lumba was 60 years old at the time of his passing on July 26, 2025.
Net Worth
At the time of his death, Daddy Lumba’s estimated net worth ranged between $5 million and $16 million, earned through album sales, royalties, concerts, endorsements, and ventures like his radio station DLFM (106.9 FM) launched in 2022.
Marriage
Lumba was married to Maame Serwaa, his longtime partner. He also had a previous marriage to Akosua Serwaa, who supported his early music career and helped produce his debut album.
Children
He was a father to seven to thirteen children, depending on the source. He had four children with his ex-wife Akosua Serwaa and three with his current wife Maame Broni. Most of his children lived in Ghana and Germany, and he was known to be a devoted father who kept his family life private.
Hit Songs
Daddy Lumba’s discography is a treasure trove of Ghanaian highlife. Some of his most iconic songs include:
- Aben Wo Ha
- Yentie Obiaa
- Theresa
- Mpempem Do Me (featured on King Charles III’s playlist in 2025)
- Ofon Na Edi Asem Fo
- Biribi Gyegye Wo
- Sika Asem
- Dangerous
Albums
He released 34 albums, many of which became instant classics. Notable ones include:
- Yɛɛyɛ Aka Akwantuo Mu (1989, with Nana Acheampong)
- Aben Wo Ha (1998)
- Woho Kyere (1999, with Ofori Amponsah)
- Poison (2001)
- Awoso (2014)
- Hosanna (2015, with Great Ampong)
- Nnipa Fon Na Ɛka Nsɛm Fon (his final album)
Achievements
Daddy Lumba’s accolades are as legendary as his voice:
- Artist of the Year, Best Album, and Most Popular Song at the 1999 Ghana Music Awards
- Multiple Ghana Music Awards across decades
- Lifetime Achievement Award at Ghana Music Awards UK (2018)
- Honored as “Icon/Legend of Entertainment” at the EMY Africa Awards (2018)
- His song Mpempem Do Me ranked 7th on King Charles III’s “King’s Music Room” playlist in 2025
Legacy
Often hailed as the greatest Ghanaian musician of all time, Daddy Lumba’s influence shaped the careers of artists like Ofori Amponsah, Kofi Nti, and Kwame Anokye. His fusion of traditional highlife with modern rhythms made him a cultural icon whose music transcended generations.
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