Ghanaian highlife legend Daddy Lumba has earned international recognition once again as his classic hit ‘Mpempem Do Me’got featured on King Charles III’s specially curated Apple Music playlist for Commonwealth Day 2025.
The playlist, which celebrates the rich and diverse musical heritage of Commonwealth nations, includes a carefully selected mix of songs from across the 56 member states.
This latest recognition places Daddy Lumba, known for his distinctive voice and timeless highlife rhythms, among a select group of African artists featured on the King’s playlist.
Originally released in 2008, Mpempem Do Me quickly became a household favourite, cementing Daddy Lumba’s status as one of Ghana’s most beloved highlife musicians.
The song, with its soulful melodies, deep lyrical content, and signature highlife instrumentation, has continued to resonate with fans over the years.
Daddy Lumba, whose real name is Charles Kwadwo Fosu, has been an unstoppable force in the Ghanaian music industry for over four decades.
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With a career spanning more than 30 albums, he is widely regarded as a pioneer of modern highlife, seamlessly blending traditional rhythms with contemporary influences.
The playlist, released by Apple Music in collaboration with the Royal Household, is a tribute to the diverse musical traditions of the Commonwealth.
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