- Highlife musician Kofi Nti has shared how his early loyalty to Nana Acheampong shaped his initial disinterest in Daddy Lumba’s music.
- Influenced by family preferences during the Lumba Brothers split, Nti leaned toward Acheampong until a neighbor’s observation led him to explore Lumba’s songs.
- Over time, admiration replaced bias, and Nti now embraces Lumba’s legacy.
- His reflections come days after the one-week memorial for Daddy Lumba at Black Star Square, with funeral details still pending.
Kofi Nti’s journey into highlife music began with a strong allegiance — but not to Daddy Lumba. During the fallout between Lumba and Nana Acheampong, the singer gravitated toward Acheampong, echoing the musical preferences of his household.
That early bias shaped his listening habits and artistic leanings.
However, a turning point came when a neighbor, familiar with Lumba’s discography, noticed similarities between Nti’s vocal style and the highlife legend’s.
Encouraged to pay closer attention, Nti began exploring Lumba’s catalog more deeply.
What started as casual listening evolved into genuine admiration, especially as others began to recognize his ability to channel Lumba’s sound.
Despite maintaining public loyalty to Acheampong for a time, Nti’s appreciation for Lumba grew steadily.
Today, he acknowledges the influence and impact of both artists on his musical development.
His reflections arrive in the wake of Daddy Lumba’s one-week observance, held at Black Star Square on August 30.
The event drew fans and fellow musicians in tribute to the late icon, whose final funeral arrangements are yet to be announced.
