Daddy Lumba: 30-Year-Old Video of Highlife Legend Performing With Kojo Antwi in UK Stirs Nostalgia
- Two of Highlife's greats, Daddy Lumba and Kojo Antwi, once shared the stage and delivered a lovely performance in London
- The two performed Kojo Antwi's Bo Me Nkomode at an event at the Brixton Academy in 1995, with Daddy Lumba backing him
- The vide has triggered nostalgic feelings, especially coming after Lumba's passing, and music journalist says it is a poignant memorabilia
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A vintage piece of Ghana's musical history has emerged from the archives, bringing nostalgia about the late Daddy Lumba, who passed away on July 26, 2025.
The piece, a 30-year-old video featuring Daddy Lumba and another celebrated musical icon, Kojo Antwi, in a rare live performance, resurfaced online on Sunday, September 21, 2025.
Source: Instagram
Shared by TikTok account, @oheneno, the video was reportedly recorded at the Brixton Academy in London in 1995. It showcases Kojo Antwi delivering a rendition of his timeless classic Bo Me Nkomo to the charged audience.
Interestingly, Daddy Lumba, who was also on the bill to perform, joined Kojo Antwi on stage during the latter's performance. Lumba seamlessly transitioned into a supporting role, serving as both backing vocalist and a hype man.
The 1995 performance occurred during what many consider the golden age of Ghanaian popular music, when artists like Kojo Antwi and Daddy Lumba were highly sought after. Both artistes had established themselves as household names across the diaspora.
Watch the video of Kojo Antwi and Daddy Lumba's performance below:
Listen to Kojo Antwi's Bo Me Nkomode below:
Kojo Antwi and Daddy Lumba's relationship
For years, Daddy Lumba and Kojo Antwi had been pitched as rivals in the media, with constant debates about their talents.
What many might not have known is the fact that they shared a bond built on mutual respect, as shown in their performance together in 1995.
In fact, Kojo Antwi was one of the first prominent individuals to visit Daddy Lumba's East Legon house after news of his passing was confirmed.
Source: Instagram
During his visit with his wife, Rocklyn, Kojo Antwi eulogised Daddy Lumba, describing him as a brother.
“I cannot speak about Lumba in just a moment. He is a brother, so I have to be here. So let us mourn him, but his message and his voice stay alive”, he said.
Watch the video below:
A true memorabilia for Daddy Lumba
The video of Daddy Lumba and Kojo Antwi's performance got music journalist Gabriel Myers Hansen emotional.
Speaking to YEN.com.gh, he noted:
"There's something deeply emotional about watching footage of Daddy Lumba performing three decades ago, knowing he's no longer with us. This video isn't just entertainment history—it's becoming part of our cultural mourning process.From the comments, many younger Ghanaians are discovering or rediscovering the magic their parents and grandparents experienced. This is how legends are truly immortalised, not through eulogies and tributes, but through footage like this that lets new generations witness the artistry firsthand. The timing of this video's resurgence is even more telling, coinciding with Daddy Lumba's one-week observance."
Reactions to Daddy Lumba, Kojo Antwi's performance
The video of Kojo Antwi and Daddy Lumba's performance at the London concert in 1995 has triggered loads of reactions online. Below are some of the comments YEN.com.gh compiled.
Richard Koomson1989 said:
"I remember this very ,it happened in Bricston Academy in London."
Alice said:
"Charles Kwadwo Fosu, CK, Sekyere nii ba, rest well."
Sylvanus1985 said:
"The combination of 2 legends."
user7801996675717 said:
"Noooo way, this really happened?"
Akufo-Addo donates GH¢100k at Daddy Lumba's one-week
Meanwhile, the one-week observance of Daddy Lumba has been with several NPP bigwigs in attendance.
The top politicians who attended made substantial donations to the family to cover the costs of the funeral, which will be held in Kumasi. Former President Nana Akufo-Addo led the charge with a GH¢100,000 donation.
Source: YEN.com.gh
Jeffrey Owusu-Mensah (HOD Entertainment) Jeffrey is the Head of the Entertainment Desk and a graduate of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) with over 15 years of experience in journalism. He started as a reporter with Ghana News Agency (GNA). He joined Primnewsghana.com in 2016 as an editor. He moved to YEN.com.gh in 2017 as an editor and has risen to his current position. You can contact him via e-mail: j.owusu-mensah@yen.com.gh
Myers Hansen (Music journalist and culture critic) Gabriel Myers Hansen is a Ghanaian music journalist and culture critic. For more than a decade, he has covered some of the most memorable events across West Africa's entertainment scene and profiled top stars for both local and international platforms. He is currently Regional Editor (Anglophone West Africa) for the news portal musicinafrica.net. He is the author of the forthcoming book 21 Nights in Accra: Culture Discussions and Excursions in Africa's Favourite City.
