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Theresa (song)
"Theresa" is a highlife song recorded by Ghanaian musician Daddy Lumba, on his debut solo studio album, ''Obi Ate Meso Bo'', released in 1990. Written, composed and produced by Daddy Lumba, the track is a tribute to his high school lover, Theresa Abebrese, who played a significant role in his early life and career. Background and composition Daddy Lumba, born Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, met Theresa Abebrese during their time at Juaben Senior High School in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. In an interview published on his official YouTube channel, Lumba revealed that Theresa, also known as Nana Konadu, was drawn to his intellect and quiet demeanor. Their relationship blossomed, with Theresa providing him with essential support, including food and clothing, during their school years. After completing secondary school, Theresa played a crucial role by facilitating his journey to Germany, contributing half of the ₵30,000 needed for his travel. This opportunity allowed Lumba to pursue his mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daddy Lumba
Daddy Lumba (born 29 September 1964) is a Ghanaian singer-songwriter and musician and has about 34 albums to his name. Born Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, he is widely regarded as the greatest Ghanaian musician of all time. His father, Owoahene Kwadwo Fosuh, a teacher, died when Lumba was only a child. His mother, Comfort Gyamfi, popularly known as Ama Saah, was also a teacher. She died in 2001 in Kumasi. Her death was a devastating blow to Lumba as she was literally everything to him. Many of Daddy Lumba's songs, including "Anidasoɔ Wɔhɔ Ma Obiara", "Ohia Asɛm", "Ɛmmere Pa Bɛba", "Agya Bi Wua Agya Bi Tease", were dedicated to her. He is married with children. Career Daddy Lumba's music career started at the age of 16. He was the leader of Juaben Senior High School choir from 1983 to 1984 academic year where Christabel was the music teacher and he completed in 1985. In Juaben SHS, Lumba formed the Lumba Brothers group with his friends Yaw and Kwabena and girlfriend, Theresa Abebr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juaben Senior High School
Juaben Senior High School, also known as Juaben SHS, formerly Juaben Secondary School, is a co-educational senior high school in Juaben, a town in the Ejisu-Juaben District of the Ashanti Region in Ghana. History The school opened with the name Juaben Secondary School in November 1972, starting with 87 students. It had originally been opened in 1950 as a model Girl's Basic School, and was converted to a Women's Training College in October 1962. In 2020, the school won a computing competition for senior high schools in the Ashanti Region called ''Code Afrique'', which had been organised by Cornell University and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Operations The school is under the Ghana Education Service of the government of Ghana. The school is located in Ashanti Juaben in the Ejisu Juaben Municipality, about 30 km from Kumasi and about 8 km from Ejisu. The school has about 3861 students, a teaching staff of about 152 and non-teaching staff of around ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mpempem Do Me
"Mpempem Do Me" is a highlife song by Ghanaian musician Daddy Lumba from his 2008 album ''Sika''. The song is sung in Akan Language (Twi) and was written and produced by Daddy Lumba, with sound engineer Appietus mixing and programming it. It features rapper and singer, Mr. Voltage. Background and composition Released in 2008, Daddy Lumba opens up about facing adversities and being hated by many due to his success and fame. Despite these challenges and betrayals, he draws strength from the support of his multitude of loved ones. In the chorus, Lumba sings: "Mpempem tan me a, Mpempem na ɛdɔ me o," which translates to, "Thousands may hate me, but thousands love me." In the song, Daddy Lumba compares his struggles to the biblical story of Jesus and the Israelites, suggesting that just as Jesus' kingdom grew after his crucifixion, his own legacy will thrive despite the hate he endures: "If I am vile, If my ways are crooked, Be patient, for the Almighty Judge above awaits me. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ofon Na Edi Asem Fo
"Ofon Na Edi Asem Fo" is a song by Ghanaian highlife and afro-pop musician Daddy Lumba, released on December 23, 2022. Background The song is Daddy Lumba's first project since the release of his 33rd studio album "Enko Den" in January 2017. It was produced by Daddy Lumba and programmed and mixed by his longtime collaborator Kweku Mensah. Written, composed and arranged by Daddy Lumba, Ofon Na Edi Asem Fo was recorded about seven years ago. It was slated for release late 2017 but was postponed several times. In an interview granted on his radio station, Daddy Lumba explained that he delayed its release because he was waiting for the right time. On December 22, 2022, Daddy Lumba announced in a video posted on his social media accounts that his long-awaited and hotly-anticipated single will finally be released on December 23, 2022. Composition The song which translates to mean 'Nonentities engage in stupidities', is a two chord, mid tempo progression piece, laced with a strong b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aben Wo Ha
"Aben Wo Ha" is a single released by Ghanaian musician Daddy Lumba from his 1998 studio album of the same name. Controversy In 1999 there were numerous calls by critics and conservative music fans to ban "Aben Wo Ha" on radio, however, the National Commission on Culture which exercises authority over the music industry in Ghana, decided against banning it. Popularity It was alleged that presenter Tommy Annan Forson made the song popular when he refused to play it on radio due to its sexually suggestive lyrics. His decision made people curious about the song. The song was a commercial success. "Aben Wo Ha" won numerous of awards in 1999 and 2000, including winning the "Song of the Year" award at the maiden Ghana Music Awards held in 2000. "Aben Wo Ha" still enjoys some level of popularity, even internationally, despite more than two decades since its release. The song became the unofficial welcome song for Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey when he signed for Arsenal FC in Oct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yentie Obiaa
"Ye Nea Woho Beto Wo", popularly known as "Yentie Obiaa", is a controversial song by Ghanaian highlife musician Daddy Lumba, from his 2014 album ''Awosoo''. Etymology Yentie obiaa literally means "we won't listen to anyone" in Akan. The theme of the song is one should do what he or she pleases and shouldn't listen to anyone. Popularity The song first became popular when President John Dramani Mahama went on a three-day tour in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The song blurred from huge speakers mounted in a car in the President's convoy. This song also became very popular when the President of Ghana John Dramani Mahama and the Asantehene as well as other dignitaries were seen on a video dancing to this tune at a private event hosted by the Asantehene at the Manhyia Palace after a commission of the Kumasi Airport. Video The video was shot at the residence of Kenpong, a business mogul who is a friend to Daddy Lumba and a former Board chairman of Asante Kotoko. He is also mentioned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1990 Songs
Year 199 ( CXCIX) was a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was sometimes known as year 952 ''Ab urbe condita''. The denomination 199 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * Mesopotamia is partitioned into two Roman provinces divided by the Euphrates, Mesopotamia and Osroene. * Emperor Septimius Severus lays siege to the city-state Hatra in Central-Mesopotamia, but fails to capture the city despite breaching the walls. * Two new legions, I Parthica and III Parthica, are formed as a permanent garrison. China * Battle of Yijing: Chinese warlord Yuan Shao defeats Gongsun Zan. Korea * Geodeung succeeds Suro of Geumgwan Gaya, as king of the Korean kingdom of Gaya (traditional date). By topic Religion * Pope Zephyrinus succeeds Pope Victor I, as the 15th pope. Births Valerian Roman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Highlife Songs
Highlife is a Ghanaian music genre that originated along the coastal cities of present-day Ghana in the 19th century, during its history as a colony of the British and through its trade routes in coastal areas. It encompasses multiple local fusions of African metre and western jazz melodies. It uses the melodic and main rhythmic structures of traditional African music, but is typically played with Western instruments. Highlife is characterized by jazzy horns and guitars which lead the band and its use of the two-finger plucking guitar style that is typical of African music. Recently it has acquired an uptempo, synth-driven sound. Highlife gained popularity and the genre spread throughout West African regions. Pioneers like Cardinal Rex Lawson, E.T. Mensah, Victor Uwaifo, all perfected this sound by infusing traditional Africa drums and western "Native Blues". After the Second World War, its popularity came within the Igbo people of Nigeria, as they got influenced to form Igbo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghanaian Songs
The Ghanaian people are a nation originating in the Ghanaian Gold Coast. Ghanaians predominantly inhabit the Republic of Ghana and are the predominant cultural group and residents of Ghana, numbering 34 million people as of 2024, making up 85% of the population. The word "Ghana" means "warrior king". An estimated diaspora population of 4 million people worldwide are of Ghanaian descent. The term ethnic Ghanaian may also be used in some contexts to refer to a group of related ethnic groups native to the Gold Coast. History The ethnogenesis of Ghanaians is traced back to nomadic migration from Nubia along the Sahara desert then south to the Gold Coast, and the Ghanaian ethnogenesis taking place on the Ghanaian Gold Coast region from the 10th to 16th century AD. Early Ghanaians were involved in a lucrative trade with gold bars and other natural minerals to the Portuguese in 1471; these Ghanaian states were among the wealthiest on the African continent from the 17th century ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
