A-Plus has described the death of Daddy Lumba as a blow felt by all Ghanaians.
“Daddy Lumba’s death will affect everybody. It’s natural. You don’t choose to mourn or not. You hear about it and it hits you,” he said, reflecting on the emotional toll the news has had across the country.
In his view, Daddy Lumba’s contribution to music places him in a league of global greats. “Daddy Lumba is a legend. The only difference between him and Michael Jackson is the language—Lumba sings in Twi and Michael in English. From when he started till around 1999, he released 26 albums. Each album had six hit songs. Everything after that was a bonus,” A-Plus remarked.
Beyond his music, A-Plus offered a rare glimpse into the man behind the legend. He recalled their quiet moments together at P2 studios and the late-night chats at Lumba’s Tantra Hill residence.
“Lumba was a very private person. We used to meet at P2 studios. Sometimes it would just be the two of us at his house at Tantra Hill, talking. He’d pick me up and we’d go for ’12-12′ (roasted plantain). These are memories I’ll never forget,” he said.
Asked to choose his favourite Lumba track, A-Plus said it was an impossible task. “It’s like asking which of Jesus’ miracles stands out. I love ‘Akwanoma’, ‘Theresa’, and ‘Bu Shia Me’.
Each Lumba song has its own vibe and message. It depends on the mood,” he explained.
He commended Ghana’s Parliament for taking time to honour the late icon, noting the symbolic weight of such a gesture.
“This is the first time, to the best of my knowledge, that Parliament has discussed a creative arts figure at such length. It sends a powerful message that our arts are receiving recognition,” A-Plus stated.
Calling for a united effort to honour Daddy Lumba’s memory, he urged the creative industry, the government, and the public to step up. “Lumba’s memory must be preserved. We all have a role to play. Let’s make this industry attractive. I’m eager to see what the presidency does to honour him,” he added.
