- MC Portfolio has compared highlife legend Daddy Lumba to global pop icon Michael Jackson, stating the Ghanaian star is better
- He suggested that Lumba’s music resonated more deeply with Ghanaians and played a key role in preserving national culture
- The entertainment commentator called for a state-assisted burial for Daddy Lumba in Kumasi due to his significance to so many
Well-known Ghanaian entertainment commentator David Adjei Frimpong, aka MC Portfolio, had stirred many reactions after making a comparison between two late legends of music.
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In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh, the entertainment commentator made a bold comparison between local highlife legend Daddy Lumba and global pop icon Michael Jackson.
According to him, the late highlife veteran’s influence remains unmatched by the King of Pop music.
He thus suggested that Michael Jackson did not come close to the musical impact of the late Daddy Lumba.
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MC Portfolio compares Daddy Lumba, Michael Jackson
Daddy Lumba, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu, is one of Ghana’s most revered musicians, with a career spanning over three decades and a catalogue of hits that have shaped Ghanaian highlife music.
His music is known for blending traditional rhythms with modern sounds, and he continues to enjoy a loyal fan base locally and abroad.
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Michael Jackson, on the other hand, remains a global pop icon with unmatched commercial success. MC Portfolio’s comments appear to centre more on local influence than international acclaim.
However, the entertainment commentator referred to Daddy Lumba as the ‘Greatest of All Time’ (GOAT), citing his influence, longevity, and ability to resonate deeply with Ghanaians across generations.
Speaking further, he pleaded with the government to prepare for a dignified, state-assisted burial in Kumasi when the time comes. He stressed that they only needed to make this possible, not fund it entirely.
In his words:
“People are calling for a state burial, but I am calling for a State-assisted burial, because when you call for State burial, it means the State takes full charge of everything, like choosing the venue.”
He also stated that Kumasi is Ghana’s funeral capital and the perfect resting place for the icon, considering its cultural significance and growing recognition in funeral tourism.
Watch the video below.
Reactions to Daddy Lumba vs Michael Jackson
YEN.com.gh collected some reactions from Ghanaians who weighed in on MC Portfolio’s statement on Daddy Lumba exceeding Michael Jackson. Some of the comments are below.
@NanaYawOp wrote:
“This glazing should stop now, and let’s celebrate Lumba in peace. He is nowhere near MJ musically and everything, bro let’s be serious here.”
@sergio_de_ennin said:
“Something we all Dey talk am lowkey, MC Portfolio connect en own give Bluetooth speaker.”
@AjetFootball commented:
“They talk as if they are intelligent but it rather exposes their flaws.. narrow-minded people. 😂”
@StonelessGh said:
“Comparing Lumba to MJ should be a criminal offence. Yagyimi kroaa dodo.”
@Pro_designer_ wrote:
“Ebe facts mmom, you dey watch am well kraa lumba dey dance pass Michael Jackson.”
Gina Asante trashes Daddy Lumba’s legacy
YEN.com.gh earlier reported that popular Ghanaian singer Gina Asante questioned late singer Daddy Lumba’s status as a legend in a pair of social media posts.
According to her, the late musician’s songs were immoral and worldly. Her post triggered massive online backlash, with Ghanaians accusing her of being a hypocrite.
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