Daddy Lumba's one week observance kicks off at Independence Square
The one week observance of music icon, Daddy Lumba has started at the Independence Square, in Accra.
At the time of filing this report, Lumba's first wife. Akosua Serwaa had arrrived at the grounds.
She was ushered with a traditional song, commiserating with her.
The second wife, Odo broni came after her.
Comparing to the Vigil night, the attendance isn't too high but it's still early in the day.
Daddy Lumba died at the Bank Hospital in Accra at dawn on Saturday, July 26. He was 60 years old.
Who was Daddy Lumba?
Daddy Lumba was born on September 29, 1964 and hailed from Nsuta near Mampong in the Ashanti Region.
He started his music career at age 16 and became the leader of the then Juaben Secondary School choir in 1983
After secondary school, Daddy Lumba formed the Lumba Brothers group with his friends Yaw and Kwabena and girlfriend, Theresa Abebrese.
With the help of his girlfriend Theresa, Daddy Lumba travelled to Germany after school to seek greener pastures and met Ernest Nana Acheampong.
Nana Acheampong, another highlife legend introduced Daddy Lumba to highlife music as all Lumba knew then was gospel music.
They formed the group called Lumba Brothers and rose to fame with many songs starting with the "Yɛɛyɛ aka akwantuo mu".
They released many songs until they went their separate ways later on.
Daddy Lumba, went ahead as a musical legend renowned for his timeless compositions and influence on Ghanaian music.
