Until his final days, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, better known as Daddy Lumba, was revered not just for his music but also for the mystique that surrounded him. While fans knew his sound and stage presence, much of the man’s personal world remained intentionally closed off — until now.
Behind the curtain of celebrity, Lumba lived a life filled with complexity and contradiction. Though he rarely discussed his relationships publicly, he had reportedly tied the knot four times, with only two of his partners — his first wife, Akosua Serwaa, and his last, Odo Broni — ever publicly identified. His romantic life, like much of his personal affairs, was carefully shielded from the limelight.
His legacy extends to fatherhood as well. Officially, he was known to have 11 children. But those close to the family suggest that the real number could be higher, and that his youngest child is just a toddler. Many of his children live outside Ghana, especially in European countries such as Germany, reflecting the international scope of his life.
Lumba was more than just a household name in Ghana. His music carried him across continents, taking highlife to audiences in 85 countries — a record few African musicians can claim. Even as his songs played on the airwaves, he was quietly building wealth in the background. At the time of his death, he reportedly owned numerous homes — including several in Accra and Kumasi, as well as properties in Sunyani, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Over the years, rumors swirled around his health. Some speculated he had been poisoned by a former partner, but Lumba personally dispelled such stories, revealing instead that he had been suffering from a spinal condition. Despite his struggles, he had one private hope: to live to see his 60th birthday. Sadly, that wish would go unfulfilled, as he passed away shortly before reaching that milestone.
What may surprise many is that, despite his flamboyant fashion and commanding stage presence, Lumba never smoked or drank alcohol. His personal lifestyle was far more restrained than his public image suggested.
Now, as the country mourns the man and celebrates the legend, these previously hidden aspects of Daddy Lumba’s life remind us that even icons carry private stories that never made it into the songs.
Source: NewsandVibes.com
