Gomoa Central legislator Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, has characterized highlife icon Daddy Lumba’s passing as a profound national tragedy.
“You don’t choose to mourn—it hits every Ghanaian,” the MP told media, reflecting widespread grief across the country following the musician’s death.
A-Plus elevated Lumba’s legacy to global stature, drawing parallels to international superstars. “The only difference between Lumba and Michael Jackson is language,” he asserted, noting the late musician released 26 albums featuring six hit songs each before 1999.
Beyond statistics, he shared intimate memories of private sessions at P2 Studios and late-night conversations at Lumba’s Tantra Hill residence, where they bonded over roasted plantain (“12-12”).
The MP praised Parliament’s unprecedented tribute to the artist as symbolic progress for Ghanaian arts recognition.
He urged collective action to preserve Lumba’s legacy: “Government, creatives, and citizens must collaborate to honor him properly, we’ve lost unreleased songs and stories forever.” When asked to name a favorite track, A-Plus cited multiple classics including “Akwanoma” and “Theresa,” comparing the task to “choosing among Jesus’ miracles.”
