Entertainment
Daddy Lumba; a cross generational brand bows out
Ghana was hit by the unfortunate news of the demise of one of the country’s decorated music icons, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, affectionately called Daddy Lumba, last Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Born on September 29, 1964, Daddy Lumba passed on to eternity at age 60.
His musical journey started at a young age, and after moving to Germany in 1983, Daddy Lumba teamed up with his friend, Ernest Nana Acheampong, alias Nana Acheampong.
Their collaboration produced the first Lumba Brothers album, ‘Yɛɛyɛ Aka Akwantuo Mu’ in 1989 — a major success that officially launched his career.
He went on to release about 33 albums to become an iconic Ghanaian musician.
One thing which makes him stand out amongst other music heavyweights is how his music resonates with diverse generations.
Studies have shown that a brand can cut across generations by balancing a strong, consistent core with adaptable messaging and engaging content that resonates with different age groups.
There is no denying the fact that Daddy Lumba has over the years ticked all the boxes to be a cross-generational brand, and even cut through all of Ghana’s diverse ethnic front.
Some of the contributory factors which has made this possible are;
Strong brand identity
Over the years, Daddy Lumba has exhibited a clear and consistent brand identity with his target audience, a trait that has helped him build trust and loyalty across different generations.
By Edem Mensah -Tsotorme
A renowned Ghanaian gospel musician, Madam Gloria Ampofo is set to launch her fourth album on October 25, at Mount Zion Methodist Church, Sakumono.
The fourth album titled ‘Aseda’ is to give thanks to God and also celebrate her 70th birthday.
Madam Gloria Ampofo, also an alumna of St. Roses Senior High School told The Spectator Agoro that her fourth album is a collection of songs meant to uplift hearts and honour God’s goodness.
The gospel artiste stated that she feels strong, healthy, and grateful at 70 a blessing not everyone gets.
According to her, she wants to use this opportunity to thank God and share songs that reflect His mercy, healing, and love.
“God has been so good to me for the past 70 years. I feel younger, and I can’t stop thanking Him,” she explained .
Madam Ampofo’s music journey began in 2014 with her first album of Christmas carols. She later composed songs for Ghana’s 60th anniversary and the Black Stars during the 2022 World Cup.
Her work earned her an award from the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) in 2024.
Now, with five albums and seven decades of life, she hopes this new release will bring healing, peace of mind, joy, and spiritual strength to everyone who listens.
Among her songs includes ‘I love you jesus’, ‘Njomo da fee fee(Ga), ‘ Awurade ye ma me daa’ and any more
By Beatrice Wonovi Kpeglah
The Kumasi metropolis was thrown into a state of frenzy last Saturday as thousands of fans flocked the Baba Yara Sports Stadium for Sarkodie’s Rapperholic Concert that climaxed the 2025 Momo Fest.
Despite a heavy rainfall, the event, powered by MTN, drew unprecedented crowds for the month-long initiative to promote financial inclusion, the use of mobile money, and raise awareness on MoMo fraud prevention.
The musical event was preceded by educational roadshows, cashless market fairs, and community engagement activities across the country.
Vendors at the MoMo Cashless Market and Fair, set up within the stadium premises, offered goods and services payable exclusively through mobile money, giving patrons a live demonstration of MoMo’s utility.
The concert, headlined by multiple award-winning rapper Sarkodie, featured performances from several high-profile Ghanaian artistes including Medikal, Kofi Kinaata, Donzy, Kweku Smoke, and Efya.
But the appearance of Shatta Wale, who joined Sarkodie on stage, took the excitement a notch higher as it marked a rare public collaboration between the two top acts.
The event would go into the history books as one of the largest music gatherings in Kumasi and a fitting conclusion to a festival that sought to blend innovation with entertainment.
