Emotional Moment as King Ayisoba Sings “Theresa” for Late Daddy Lumba
- King Ayisoba pays tribute to Daddy Lumba with a hilarious live version of Theresa that had many laughing through their tears
- King Ayisoba's last meeting with Lumba was at Jubilee House during a Republic Day event hosted by former president John Mahama
- Social media users could not get enough of his funny performance, saying he gave the late legend’s hit song a new twist
Charles Kojo Fosu, the Ghanaian highlife maestro, is being mourned in Ghana and around the world following his tragic passing.
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His colleague musician, Albert Apoozore, popularly known as King Ayisoba, has paid a touching tribute to Daddy Lumba.
King Ayisoba, who recently visited Daddy Lumba’s family house in East Legon to mourn and share his condolences, deeply admired the late legend.
During an interview on Accra FM, Ayisoba was seen holding his kologo while singing Theresa by Daddy Lumba in a humorous manner.
Though they were mourning, the host of the interview couldn’t hold his laughter at Ayisoba’s hilarious delivery, especially because he is not fluent in Twi.
The unique and emotional moment sparked a wave of laughter, even amid grief.
Watch the video of King Ayisoba below:
Following Lumba’s passing, King Ayisoba wrote on social media:
“A legend may be gone, but his legacy lives on through the music and memories we shared. Honoured to have known Daddy Lumba. Rest well. – King Ayisoba.”
King Ayisoba's last meeting with Daddy Lumba
Just three weeks before Daddy Lumba’s death, King Ayisoba met him at Jubilee House.
On July 1, 2025, John Mahama hosted a luncheon for senior citizens to mark Republic Day (Senior Citizens’ Day).
The event brought together legends including Daddy Lumba, King Ayisoba, Azumah Nelson, Rocky Dawuni, and Samia Nkrumah, etc.
That luncheon marked the final time Ayisoba would see his beloved colleague alive.
Social media reactions to Ayisoba's performance
Social media has reacted to King Ayisoba’s version of Theresa performed on Accra FM.
The video triggered funny reactions due to his mispronunciations and awkward delivery of the lyrics.
Check out some of the top comments:
Nii Ponders commented:
“He just woke Daddy up with this version. Ah.”
Omanhene said:
“Ayisoba, we are mourning, please 💔😭.”
LIONHEART wrote:
“Awooo, Lumba’s Theresa song has received maximum damage 😂😂😂.”
Naeem Bin Aliu added:
“He made me forget how to sing it 🤣🤣.”
The phone is for me commented:
"The case is still in court 😂😂😂."
Who is King Ayisoba?
King Ayisoba is a Ghanaian traditional musician from the Upper East Region.
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He is widely known for playing the kologo, which has become his signature style.
His unique voice, authentic energy, and strong cultural roots have made him a standout figure in Ghana’s music scene.
He rose to fame with his hit song I Want to See You My Father, which earned him awards and international recognition.
Over the years, Ayisoba has performed both locally and globally, promoting Northern Ghanaian music and tradition.
Lumba’s wives show unity amid marriage confusion
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Daddy Lumba’s wives, Akosua Serwaa and Odo Broni, appeared together in a new video. They debunked rumours of tension following debates about who his true spouse.
Although Lumba never divorced Akosua Serwaa, he later married Odo Broni after falling ill. The relationship caused confusion after a controversial family introduction led by his manager.
Proofreading by Omoleye Omoruyi, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
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