The late Charles Kwadwo Fosu, affectionately known as Daddy Lumba, was more than just a musical legend. With a career spanning decades and over 30 studio albums, he etched his name into Ghana’s music history. But beyond his soulful highlife hits and charismatic stage presence, many aspects of his life remained out of the spotlight.
Here are nine surprising facts about Daddy Lumba that many fans never knew:
He Married Four Times
Though often private about his personal life, Daddy Lumba walked down the aisle on four different occasions.
His complex romantic journey remained largely shielded from public view, with only a few details emerging during his lifetime. Out of his 4 wives, only two are publicly known (Akosua Serwaa his first wife and Odo Broni his last wife)
He Fathered 10 Known Children — and Possibly More
Legally, the music icon had ten children, but sources close to the family say there may be others not publicly documented. His youngest child is reportedly just three years old.
He Performed in 85 Countries
Throughout his active years in music, Daddy Lumba toured the world extensively. He performed in a staggering 85 countries, bringing Ghanaian highlife music to global audiences.
He Owned Multiple Properties
Lumba left behind substantial assets, including four houses in Accra, four in Kumasi, and one in Sunyani.
Daddy Lumba is also reported to own two houses in Germany, and 1 in the UK
In addition to these properties, he reportedly left a considerable amount of cash to his family.
No, He Wasn’t Poisoned by His Ex-Wife
Rumours long circulated that one of his first wife, Akosua Serwaa had poisoned him.
However, before his death, Daddy Lumba himself clarified that he suffered from a spinal cord injury and not poisoning.
He Was Nearly 20 Years Older Than His Current Wife
Daddy Lumba’s most recent marriage was marked by a significant age difference, with the musician being almost two decades older than his last wife, Odo Broni.
His Lifelong Wish Was to Reach 60
Though he battled health challenges in his later years, Lumba had one personal dream — to live to see his 60th birthday or beyond. Sadly, he passed away just shy of that milestone.
He Never Smoked or Drank Alcohol
Contrary to public perception, Daddy Lumba was not a smoker or drinker. Despite his often flamboyant persona on stage, he lived a surprisingly clean lifestyle.
Most of His Children Live Abroad
Many of Daddy Lumba’s children currently reside in Germany and other European countries, reflecting the international nature of his family and legacy.
