TGMA 27: Abusuapanin Tupac Attends Ceremony, Receives Award on Daddy Lumba’s Behalf
- The 27th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards took place on May 9, 2026, at the International Conference Centre in Accra
- During Saturday's award ceremony, the late highlife legend, Daddy Lumba, was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award
- Abusuapanin Tupac, the late musician's daughter, and two other family members received the award on Daddy Lumba's behalf
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The late Ghanaian music legend, Daddy Lumba, was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA).
The 27th TGMA main event was held at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Source: UGC
Daddy Lumba's Lifetime Achievement Award was received by the controversial family head, Kofi Owusu, the icon's daughter, Denise, and a few other family members.
When Abusuapanin Tupac stepped on the stage with his family, the crowd cheered and applauded them to show their love for Daddy Lumba and his tribe.
The Lifetime Achievement Award is one of the most symbolic honours at the TGMA, reserved for artists whose work has shaped generations and left a lasting imprint on the industry.
For Daddy Lumba, whose real name is Charles Kwadwo Fosu, it served as a formal recognition of a catalogue that has defined highlife music for decades.
From his timeless records that dominated the radio airwaves to songs that continue to resonate across generations, he is recognised as a legend in the Ghanaian music industry.
Abusuapanin Tupac collects Daddy Lumba TGMA award
In his speech, Abusuapanin Tupac thanked all stakeholders and Ghanaians for honouring Daddy Lumba even though he had passed away.
The family head wore a white fugu, a traditional attire from Northern Ghana, with black trousers, while Denise wore a black figure-hugging dress.
Also giving a short speech, Daddy Lumba's daughter appreciated the organisers and all their loved ones, on behalf of her siblings.
The moment stood out as one of the most solemn and respectful segments of TGMA 27, shifting the atmosphere briefly from celebration to remembrance.
Watch the X video of Daddy Lumba's family collecting his TGMA award on his behalf below:
Reactions to Abusuapanin's appearance at TGMA
YEN.com.gh collated some reactions to the video shared on social media. Read them below:
@kaizer_the77454 said:
"What disgrace is this? They said the children should receive the award, but this Tupac guy wants to keep using Lumba's name to be popular."
@bonucci_cyrus wrote:
"Abusuapanin Tupac on the mic 😂."
@JustGodddd said:
"Tupac too just came to the show. He no know wah dey go on sef. GMA,TTGMA paa herr🤣🤣🤣🤣."
@vanasty_07 said:
"Daddy Lumba was nominated for an award, Tupac and his daughter went for it. Papa shee...😭🤣🤣🤣🤣."
@WealthynaireP wrote:
"Someone says Tupac came to TGMA to receive Daddy Lumba's Award. I tear 😂😂😂😂 #TGMA."
@Maame404684929 said:
"And Abusua Panyin Tupac is one of DL's children now?? This man and clout chasing di333, Boiiii #27thTGMA #TGMA."
@Oppong_Adolf wrote:
"Best Abusuapanin of the century 🙌🏾AbusuaPani Tupac😂🤓#tgma27 #TGMA."
Source: TikTok
Lumba’s family seeks Abusuapanin Tupac's removal
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the extended family of the late Daddy Lumba had sought to remove Kofi Owusu as family head.
The family had gathered at Parkoso, in the Ashanti Region, to discuss the Abusuapanin's actions and subsequent removal.
Ghanaians who watched the video thronged the comments section with reactions to the uncertainty about Abusuapanin Tupac.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
