Daddy Lumba
Awards & Honours
11
Awards Won
3
Honours
1
Records
Daddy Lumba's trophy case reflects a career built on cultural impact rather than flashy international prizes. His seven Ghana Music Awards, while not individually cataloged, represent consistent recognition from his home country. The EMY Africa Icon award in 2018 and the Borga Highlife Lifetime Award in 2023, presented by the German Ambassador, underscore his cross-continental influence. Receiving a National Honour from Ghana in 2024 was a fitting capstone, acknowledging his role in shaping modern highlife. What makes these accolades special is that they came from both fans and institutions, a rare combination for an artist who always prioritized his roots.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
EMY Africa Icon/Legend of Entertainment Award
Recognized as a legend in entertainment for his contributions to highlife music.
Borga Highlife Lifetime Award
Awarded for lifetime achievement in highlife music, presented by the German Ambassador.
Ghana's National Honours and Awards
Received a national honour for his contributions to music and culture.
Records & Feats
First Ghanaian highlife artist to have a song featured on a British royal playlist
In 2025, King Charles III included Daddy Lumba's Mpempem Do Me on an Apple Music playlist for Commonwealth Day, a historic first for a Ghanaian highlife artist.