Kwame Anokye has branded himself as Daddy Lumba Jnr. for the past years; he’s granted interviews with that tag, graced events and even performed with the whole Ghana watching including Daddy Lumba, the legendary Ghanaian highlife artist – but it seems the legend has had enough.
The celebrated artiste, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, the real Daddy Lumba, has filed a lawsuit at the Accra High Court alleging that, Kwame Anokye pretends to be the son and even impersonates him to get lavish gifts and benefits.
Additionally, per the specifics of the suit, the complainant alleges that Anokye has a history of impersonating him since his appearance on a TV Africa-produced reality show, “Just Like You”, where talented Ghanaian youth were invited to present particular musicians and artists and to demonstrate to viewers the same mode and manner such musicians behave and act when on stage.
Interestingly, the impersonation didn’t end there as Kwame Anokye has been seen at concerts performing as the artiste with his looks and mannerism.
The plaintiff says, since the name Daddy Lumba is exclusively associated to him within the music industry and that no one goes by that name, the defendant’s imitation and misrepresentation has affected his reputation, business and goodwill and the brand as a whole.
With close to 30 albums under his belt, Daddy Lumba’s albums have yielded more number one and top ten hits than any other Ghanaian musician in the last generation.
Coining so many phrases with his lyrics, Lumba has been responsible for some of the lingo used in everyday language.
His provocative lyrics and music videos is what sets his music aside the others not forgetting his well elaborate braids and calm mannerism that adds up to his identity.
Check out the writ below;
Source: entertainmentgh.com
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are you for real?
Just call him and tell him not to use the name. No need to take the poor guy to court. He's so obsess with Lumba, that's all. Don't let his love for you leave a bitter taste in his mouth.
@ NDC Communicators Must Work, this is your own imagination stop lying.
From the Kwasi Botchwey’s report and the subsequent meetings from NEC, all NDC Communicators must work hard as directed. I am compelled to put this across here because only few of us are working on Social Media. Note we are to: (1) Ensure Owusu Bempah’s mouth is shut as his constant media attack on NDC & Mahama contributed greatly to our defeat. When we work hard to bring scandals against him NDC communicators must hold it up. (2) We must attack Bawumia like he did against John Mahama. Whenever he speaks, good or bad he must be attacked. Let’s make governance difficult for him. (3) We must paint NPP as very corrupt. Hons Ablakwah, Ayariga, Ahi, etc. are spearheading that at Parliament. So we must back them up on social media. Contact the Communication Team if you require further information. Thank you!
The guy should use his own name and can still be popular.