Woman Behind Daddy Lumba's Me Mpaebo Speaks About Life Without Children, Video Breaks Hearts

Woman Behind Daddy Lumba's Me Mpaebo Speaks About Life Without Children, Video Breaks Hearts

  • A Ghanaian woman who was featured in Daddy Lumba's Me Mpaebo hit song has surfaced after his death
  • In a video, she opened up about her battle with childlessness and why she was featured in the legend's track
  • The video of the woman speaking about her life without children broke the hearts of many on social media

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Nsutani Baa Yaa Tiwaa, the woman behind Daddy Lumba's famous Me Mpaebo, has shared the inspiration behind the hit song.

In a video, she opened up about her relationship with the legendary singer and why her name was featured in his iconic track.

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The woman behind Daddy Lumba's Me Mpaebo speaks about her life as a childless woman. Image source: Daddy Lumba, Happy FM
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What is Daddy Lumba's Me Mpaebo?

Me Mpaebo, which translates to My Prayer, is one of the legend's most heartfelt songs. The track appears on his 1990 album Obi Ate Meso Buo, a project that helped establish his versatility beyond highlife into gospel-inspired music.

In Me Mpaebo, Daddy Lumba offered a sincere and emotional prayer to God, pleading for mercy, help, guidance, and protection during life’s challenges.

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The chorus, which includes the line 'Tie me sufrɛ ma me mpaebɔ nnuru W’anim' (meaning 'Hear my cry and let my prayer reach Your presence'), shows the level of faith he had and his expectations from God during trying times.

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After the passing of Daddy Lumba, a lady referenced in his iconic song shares her story. Image source: Daddy Lumba Official
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In the song, he told the story of Nsuta Nii Bbaa Yaa Tiwaa, whom he claimed had no child and prayed that just as God showed mercy to Hannah and Sarah, He should be merciful and grant her a child.

Who is the lady Daddy Lumba referenced?

Yaa Tiwaa hails from Nsuta, Daddy Lumba's maternal hometown, and is the legendary musician's sister-in-law. Her name roughly translates to 'Yaa Tiwaa from Nsuta'.

For decades, she lived without bearing any child of her own despite nursing hopes of having one. He found her story touching and decided to present her case to God in his song.

Speaking in an interview, Yaa Tiwaa, who seemed at peace with her condition, said she was okay because even if she had been given a child, she might not have been able to take good care of it.

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She noted that she now lived a lonely life with her dogs in Nsuta and was grateful that Daddy Lumba mentioned her in his song all those years ago

The video of Yaa Tiwaa speaking about her condition is below:

Me Mpaebo: Yaa Tiwaa's story breaks hearts

Netizens who watched the video of Yaa Tiwaa speaking about the inspiration behind the famous Me Mpaebo song were heartbroken. Many sympathised with her while expressing their views in the comments section.

@Adustunner44 wrote:

"Anyone here that is in need of a child receive it in Jesus Name I pray ……🙏💯 🔥"

@I'm.sweet backup💋 wrote:

"How can I find her please? I have something special for her🙏"

@LOVE&LIGHT❤️💡 wrote:

"No woman deserves this💔, God help every woman out there looking for a child❤️"

@Bugewinkygh wrote:

"Guys, let’s come to think of it, this woman never gave birth, so assuming she is dead, like her name won't be in existence because of no children. Now Lumba used her name for a good, reasonable song, and his name will forever remain in this world till the end of time woooow."

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Gospel singer trashes Daddy Lumba's legacy

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Daddy Lumba's passing and the follow-up eulogies rubbed a gospel singer the wrong way.

The musician, Gina Asante, questioned the artist's legendary status on social media, stating that his hit songs were immoral.

The gospel singer's post triggered massive online backlash, with Ghanaians on social media describing her as a hypocrite.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Jessie Ola-Morris (Human-Interest Editor) Jessie Ola-Morris is a Human Interest editor at YEN.com.gh. She has over three years of experience in journalism. She graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism in 2022 with a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. Her journalism career started with myjoyonline.com, a subsidiary of The Multimedia Group Limited, where she worked as a writer. Jessie also previously served as a multimedia journalist for The Independent Ghana. In 2024, Jessie completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: jessie.ola-morris@yen.com.gh

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