Respected journalist and broadcaster Kwesi E. Baako has lauded former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo‑Addo for openly acknowledging the significant contributions of the late musical icon Daddy Lumba to his political journey.
Baako underscored the importance of public humility and gratitude in leadership—particularly when recognition is due for influential support in political campaigns.
Daddy Lumba, Ghana’s legendary highlife musician, passed away on July 26, 2025. Akufo‑Addo described him as a “pantheon among musical greats” and a figure with a profound national connection
The former President publicly credited Lumba’s campaign songs as “lasting contributions” to his presidential campaigns, affirming their crucial role in shaping his political image and resonance across Ghana
During a heartfelt visit to the musician’s home on August 1, 2025, Akufo‑Addo grew visibly emotional, pledging support to the bereaved family and emphasising Lumba’s influence on his popularity nationwide: “My name is popular across the country due to the songs he composed for me…”
Numerous tributes poured in from across Ghana after Daddy Lumba’s passing. Akufo‑Addo’s repeated emphasis on Lumba’s role in his political journey resonated deeply with many, reinforcing the intertwined relationship between culture and politics.
Speaking on Radio Kulcha, Kwesi E. Baako underscored that Akufo‑Addo’s public expression of gratitude to Daddy Lumba was both appropriate and meaningful.
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