Popular Ghanaian singer Jackline Acheampong professionally known as Gyakie, has opened up about how her father, highlife legend Nana Acheampong, is coping with the passing of his longtime friend and collaborator, Daddy Lumba.
Speaking in an interview on Hitz FM’s Afternoon Ride with Andy Dosty, the “Something” hitmaker said the news has weighed heavily on her father.
“My dad is still trying to process the whole thing (Daddy Lumba’s passing), it’s really been heavy for him because this is somebody he’s been with his entire career,” she shared.
According to Gyakie, she has been in contact with her father before, during, and after the sad news broke, and she could tell that the death of Daddy Lumba has taken a great toll on him.
Nana Acheampong and Daddy Lumba’s friendship and musical partnership date back to the late 1980s when they both lived in Germany. Together, they formed the famous Lumba Brothers and in 1989 released their debut album Yɛɛyɛ Aka Akwantuo Mu. The project is credited with popularizing Burger Highlife, a style that blended traditional Ghanaian highlife with Western influences.
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Though the two later pursued solo careers, they remained towering figures in the Ghanaian music scene. Daddy Lumba, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu, went on to release numerous hit songs including Aben Wo Ha, Theresa, and Mpempem Do Me, building a legacy as one of the country’s most celebrated musicians. Nana Acheampong, known by fans as the “Champion Lover Boy,” also carved out a successful career with memorable songs like Naanka Ebɛyɛ Dɛn, Abu Aka Mesim, and Casanova.
Daddy Lumba passed away on July 26, 2025, an event that has left fans, industry players, and fellow musicians mourning the loss of a legend. For Nana Acheampong, however, the pain runs deeper, given the years of history and partnership he shared with the late musician.
Source: ameyawdebrah.com/
