Daddy Lumba: Obroni Woman Shares 10 Facts About His Life and Career
- A white lady named Hannah paid tribute to Ghanaian singer Daddy Lumba by sharing 10 facts about his life and career
- The woman expressed her 20-year love for Ghana while highlighting Daddy Lumba's early music journey and achievements
- Her video sparked widespread reactions online, with fans praising her admiration but also correcting inaccuracies
A white lady mourned the passing of Daddy Lumba, while also sharing some interesting facts about him.
Source: TikTok
In a video spotted by YEN.com.gh, a white lady, identified as Hannah, decided to pay tribute to the legendary Ghanaian musician and songwriter, Daddy Lumba.
She started by sharing 10 facts about his incredible life and career.
She prefaced the list by explaining her personal connection to Ghana, a country she claimed to have loved for 20 years.
Obroni mentions interesting facts about Daddy Lumba
The woman highlighted his career from its very beginning in Jueban Senior High School, a co-educational senior high school in Juaben, as a choir master.
She also mentioned his first-ever music group, 'The Lumba Brothers.'
Her facts covered major milestones such as releasing his first album in Germany in 1989, the controversy surrounding his banned 1999 hit "Aben Woha," and his prolific output of 30+ albums.
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The woman also disclosed his birth name, Charles Kojo Fosu, and his significant legacy.
According to the woman, some of his legacies include bagging numerous awards, international recognition on the British sitcom 'Desmonds,' and a spot on King Charles III's Commonwealth Day playlist.
A key point she made was his remarkable ability to reinvent himself, ensuring his popularity across generations.
She concluded her top 10 facts with an invitation for her viewers to share more facts about Daddy Lumba.
Watch the video below.
Reactions to white lady's Daddy Lumba facts
YEN.com.gh collected some reactions from Ghanaians who watched her video on her TikTok page. Many Ghanaians took it upon themselves to correct her facts, especially the number of albums the singer released.
For instance, while the lady claimed Daddy Lumba had 30 albums to his name, most Ghanaians pointed out that he actually had 34.
Some of the comments are below.
Michael Afrim commented:
"He’s not one of the greatest, he’s the GREATEST.❤️"
Ato essuman said:
"Heard from one of the Finest Ghanaian entertainment pundits that Lumba has 33 albums."
user9676751581367 said:
"Lumba came out in 1986, not 89."
Kwame Nsaako wrote:
"Point of correction, he’s not one of the greatest but the greatest ever in Ghana."
Nextdoor commented:
"God bless you for your love for Ghana."
KobbyDarlington said:
"#Lumba is a legend by all standards. Rest well, my superstar DL4life 😭🙏 bless up Hannah."
Stevein Oil commented:
"33 Albums please! His 89 work with Nana Acheampong was titled; Yɛɛyɛ Aka Akwantuomu (We're almost stuck in travel)"
Daddy Lumba's alleged relative speaks after demise
YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that legendary Ghanaian highlife musician Daddy Lumba passed away at age 60 on Saturday, July 26, 2025, after a short illness while on admission at the Bank Hospital in Accra.
In a new interview with Angel FM, an elderly woman said to be Lumba’s aunt disclosed he had been battling spinal issues and was paralysed after performing at the Legends Night concert.
She said doctors couldn’t diagnose the condition, but he later underwent successful surgery before his passing.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
