Daddy Lumba’s Teacher Debunks Claims That He Abandoned Theresa Abebrese After Travelling Abroad
- Daddy Lumba's former teacher and godmother, Mama Acheampong, has explained how his love story with Theresa Abebrese came to an end
- In an interview with Angel FM, she said Daddy Lumba and Theresa remained in love even after he travelled to Germany, but circumstances beyond their control broke them up
- The late musician expressed his love for Theresa Abebrese throughout his life, once saying in an interview that she was one of the people who helped him most in life
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Daddy Lumba’s former teacher and godmother, Mama Acheampong, opened up on the cause of his infamous breakup with his first girlfriend, Theresa Abebrese.

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The late highlife singer and Abebrese started dating as teenagers while attending the New Juaben Senior High School.
According to reports, Theresa Abebrese helped Lumba, who came from a poor home, with money, food, and other things that he lacked.
She was also responsible for connecting him with a way to travel abroad, which was a major dream of his.
After Daddy Lumba left for Germany upon completion of high school, the former lovers were separated forever, and both went on to marry and establish families.
Later in life, Lumba spoke about the impact Theresa Abebrese had on his life and said he would never forget her.
He also released a song in her honour, Theresa, which became one of the biggest hits of his career.
Below is a YouTube video of Daddy Lumba speaking about his love for Theresa Abebrese.
Daddy Lumba’s teacher speaks on Abebrese relationship
In an interview with Saddick Adams on Angel FM, Daddy Lumba’s teacher, whom he considered his second mother, Mama Acheampong, opened up on the doomed affair between the teenagers.
She said that after Daddy Lumba travelled, the two remained in love and contacted each other.

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Mama Acheampong said their relationship only ended after Theresa’s wealthy father arranged a marriage for her with a rich businessman in their area.
She said Daddy Lumba was heartbroken over losing his love and even released a few songs attacking her husband.
The Twitter video of Mama Acheampong speaking about Daddy Lumba’s relationship is below.
Reactions to Daddy Lumba's breakup with Theresa
YEN.com.gh compiled reactions to the video of Mama Acheampong explaining how Daddy Lumba and his girlfriend broke up.
Angel said:
"Lumba something small then he take enter music 😂😂😂."
Nana kwesi Asantenii ASANTE 😊 wrote:
"I've always said this; Lumba never had a successful marriage after Theresa, whom he really loved, was given out to another man for marriage. That news broke him into pieces."
Mck Future commented:
"Broken heart dey pain ooo. Still koraa he dey go through am for mortuary🤣🤣🤣."
Daddy Lumba's sister weeps at his home
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Daddy Lumba's sister broke down in tears after she arrived at his home to mourn with her family.
Ernestina Fosu, also known as Akosua Brepongmaa, was seen in a video in an emotional state over the loss of her brother.
She was escorted into his home by former musician turned evangelist, Papa Shee and other relatives who comforted her in her difficult time.
Source: YEN.com.gh