Charles Kojo Fosu, also known as Daddy Lumba, has dominated Ghana’s music landscape for almost four decades, with unrivalled creativity and an extensive repertoire.
With over 33 albums and over 200 songs, Daddy Lumba is not just Ghana’s most well-known highlife performer but also a cultural icon whose legacy has influenced the very fabric of Ghanaian music.
From his initial solo album in 1989 to his most current projects, Daddy Lumba has had an incredible creative journey.
Each album is a tapestry of themes, from romantic ballads and social criticism to spiritual yearnings, all held together by his unique vocal delivery and lyrical humour.
Daddy Lumba’s creative duality, whether serenading couples or making fun of social media, continues to pique the interest of fans and critics alike.
The controversial genius
If constancy is the hallmark of legends, surprise is Lumba’s special sauce.
He is equally known for his highly spiritual gospel offerings as he is for his daring lyrics and music videos.
One year, he releases a gospel album with titles that praise Jesus; the next, he’s crooning about betrayal and bedroom exploits with a brazenness that frightens the conservative crowd.
This dichotomy—reverence on the one hand and disobedience on the other—has come to define his multifaceted personality.
It has made him a household name across generations and demographics, earning him both ardent supporters and bitter opponents.
Below is a comprehensive look at his catalogue and the progression of his sound, which includes over 200 songs spread across 33 albums, as well as collaborations with Ofori Amponsah, Borax, and Nana Acheampong.
Each project, whether solo or collaborative, reveals something new about the man who makes the music.
Daddy Lumba released his first album, Yereye Aka Akwantuo Mu” in 1989 with Nana Acheampong.
Yereye Aka Akwantuo Mu.
Odo Fakye
Enko Ngya Me
Yenka Ntam
Aban Nsa Aka Wo.
Daddy Lumba released his second album, titled “Obi Ate Meso Bo” in 1990.
Theresa
Ankwanoma
Obi ate Meso Bo.
Nom Nsuo Twen Ope.
Makoma ho Tofe.
Me Mpaebo.
In 1991, Daddy Lumba released his third album, “Sika Asem”.
Sika Asem
Eye Odo Nti.
Made in Ghana.
Yenfa Odo
Se Wotan Mea.
Ahenkye
In 1992, Daddy Lumba released his fourth album, “Playboy”.
Ohia Asem!
Play Boy
Mensei Da
Odo Beba Na Mawu.
Nkyenkyen Wo Na Afe.
Monsu, Ma Me (Awisea Foforo)
Daddy Lumba also collaborated with Felix Owusu for his fifth album, “Vida” in 1992.
Emmefa Nko Gyae Me.
Vida
200 songs. Daddy Lumba
In 1993, Daddy Lumba released his sixth album, “Biribi Gyegye Wo”.
Makra Mo
Biribi Gyegye Wo.
Enye Nyame Den
Medwen Me Ho.
Mepe Wasem Bebree.
Daddy Lumba collaborated with Afua Ampofowaa to release his seventh album “Odo Foforo” in 1994.
Enkosi Daben.
Opono Hini Me.
Odo Foforo
Nsei, Me Din
Babiara Ni Ho.
In 1995, Lumba released his 8th album, “Sesee Wo Se”.
Anidaso Woho Ma Obiaa.
Sesee Wo se.
Odo Mensu
Me Ndaada Wo.
Me ne Odo ne Beko.
Children of the Future
Daddy Lumba released his 9th album, “Mesom Jesus” in 1995.
Mesom Jesus.
Amansan Nyinaa Nto Ndwom.
Mebo Wodin Akyere Aman.
Job Ye Din.
Yesu Ka Ye Ho.
My Lord is able
In 1996, Daddy Lumba collaborated with Akua Serwaa Bonsu to record his tenth album, “Hwan Na Otene”.
Beye W’Awanwa Adwuma
Hwan Na Otene.
Magyenkwa Pa Yesu.
Edin, No Ne Jesus.
Messiah
W’agye Me.
Woka Yen Ho, Daa Nyinaa.
Woye onyame.
In 1997, Daddy Lumba released his 11th album, “Back For Good”.
With 200 tunes, Daddy Lumba is back for good.
Se Emere No Beso a
Ebi Se Eye Aduro.
Se Wo se Kete Bae Mu.
Eye Onoa
Menye Den Koraa.
Innocent people.
In 1998, Daddy Lumba released “Aben Wo Ha”. His twelfth album.
Dr. Panee
Fakye
Aben, Wo Ha.
Dangerous
Hye Wo Ho Den.
Se Wo Da Ento Pono Mu.
Nyame Nyira Mmaa
Daddy Lumba collaborated with Ofori Amponsah to release his 13th album, “Millenium Love Songs” in 1999.
Auntie Atta
Hye Me Bo.
Odo Mmra Fie.
Jane
Wo Nkoaa.
Odo Ade 3 Bi
Esi So.
Wo Daa Da.
Wo Ho Kyere.
Daddy Lumba released his 14th album, “Mato Odo Mu” in 2000.
Twime
W’ate Asie
Meda Me Gya Mu.
Emere Pa
Mma Monsore
Bla Blabla
Mariama
Daddy Lumba collaborated with Selina Orleans to release his 15th album, “Fa Woho Bo Jesus”
Aseda Ben
Enye Awurade Den.
Fa Woho Bo Jesus.
Menim Se, Wo Betumi
Monyi Awurade
Ayeyi
Yesu Ye
Yesu Ndaase Nka Wo.
Daddy Lumba released his 16th album, “Poison” in 2001.
Poison
Menya Mpo.
Ghana Yonko
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Woara Beba!
Ehye Obi Yam.
Akoma Da Akoma So.
Onyame were Nfi Ne Mma.
Daddy Lumba released his 17th album, “Me Ma N’afa Wotrim” (in 2002).
Adepa Hye Adepa Mu.
Dofopa Amma Ntem.
Mema N’Afa Wotrim
Osome Oso Bone
Se Sumye Kasa
Homeless
A plus.
Okuafo Ye Adwuma Opon.
Daddy Lumba released his 18th album, “Asie Ho” feat. Borax, in 2002.
200 songs, Daddy Lumba
Asie Ho
Odo Meko.
Nana Yaa
Eye Onoa
Twe Ben Yen
Mama Pa
Me Coat Yi.
I can fly.
War
Greeting, Babylon.
Daddy Lumba released his 19th album, Bubra, in 2003.
Bubra
Dada Kae
Daddy Pays All
Adaka Tea
Saa na Eye
Ataa nkwan
Odo Nfa Me Nko.
Pony
In 2004, Daddy Lumba collaborated again with Borax for his 20th album.
Pa Ntoma.
Odo Bewu De 3.
Ma Obi Nfa Me Nko.
Aden Koraa
Meba
Menti Gyae.
Onko Na Me Nko.
Sika Nti
Wala
The Bee Squad
Daddy Lumba collaborated with Pat Thomas on his 21st album, Ahenfo Kyiniye, in 2004.
Ahenfo Kyinie
Moye Kwa
Nana Nyankopon
Emere Pa Beba.
Fameye
Agyabi Wua teases
Orekyekye
Daddy Lumba released his 22nd album, “Area Boy,” with Afua Ampofowaa, in 2005.
Area Boy
Kyere Me Odo.
Wontee Y3 Anaa.
Daddy Lumba released his 23rd album “Give Peace A Chance” again in 2005.
Give Peace A Chance.
Gyedi
Gold Digger
Wokaekae Me.
Medowo Se Nea Wodo Me.
Wo Beda Gee.
Wondo Me Anaa.
Yekurakura Mu.
Daddy Lumba released his 24th album, “Tokrom” in 2006.
200 songs: Daddy Lumba and Tokrom
Give and Take.
Obi Ate Meso Bo (remix) by Enshie Wo, featuring Okyeame Kwame and Kwabena Kwabena
Odo Beba Na Mawu Remix
Mensei Da Remix
Enye Nyame Den Remix
Taaso Eburo, aka Molemole Boy
Anim a Yede Di Sika, aka Asante Nkae
Daddy Lumba released his 25th album “Agenda” in 2007.
Agenda
Angel
Edwo to Enye De.
Ogyeboso
P.O.P
I’m powerful.
Amansan Su
Power ft. Obrafour.
Daddy Lumba released his 26th album “Sika” in 2008.
Sika
Si Me So Remix
Medo No Remix
Nana Awu Remix
Mas3de, also known as Se Awiase Nyinaa
Huhuuhu
Mpempem Do Me.
In 2009, DL released his 27th album, “Aware Pa Ye Anibre”.
Enti Se Ade3, Akye Me a
Aware Pa, Ye Anibre.
Anadwo Yi De3 features Sarkodie.
Dikon features Bradez.
Baah Wiredu
In 2011, Daddy Lumba released his 28th album, “Kohye Po”.
Ko Hye Po
Ye Ne Wo Sere Kwa.
Ma Enye Wonkoa Adom
W’apre Anu, Woho De3.
Ma Enye Wonkoa Adom (Worship).
In 2014, Daddy Lumba released his 29th album, “Awosoo”.
Nea Woho Beto Wo (also known as Yentie Obiaa)
Awosoo
Odamani Bewo Ama Yahwe N’adapan
Epokye
Nea Nyame Tumi Ye.
In 2015, Daddy Lumba collaborated with Great Ampong to release the album “Hosanna”.
Awurade Ka Meho.
Enye Dam Bi.
Father and son.
Hosanna
Jesus is a winner.
Kronkron
Mafore Bo Ndwon.
Wo Tumi Ye Kese.
Daddy Lumba released his 31st album, “Enko Den” in 2016.
Enko Den
Biakoye features Okyeame Kwame.
Osoro Nkye Me Ne4, with Yenfa Anadwo Nye Nna. Okyeame Kwame
Daasebre Gyamena.
Yefri Adom, Beko Adom Mu.
Legacy and Influence
Daddy Lumba’s impact is tough to measure. Many of today’s best Ghanaian musicians, both in highlife and beyond, consider him an inspiration. His lyrical agility, melodic originality, and capacity to reinvent himself throughout the years distinguished him not only as a musician, but as a movement.
Lumba is already in his late fifties and shows no signs of slowing down. In recent interviews and social media posts, he has hinted at another album in the works—his 34th—that will extend his amazing contribution to Ghanaian music and African pop culture in general.
As music platforms continue to immortalise his archive and young fans rediscover his classics, Daddy Lumba cements his place in the pantheon of African musical greats—a highlife monarch whose reign is still as golden as ever.
