Presidential Adviser on Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD), has cautioned against creating tribute songs for the late music legend, Daddy Lumba.
According to KOD, attempting to pay tribute to the highlife icon through music would be a daunting task and should not be encouraged.
In a Facebook post, KOD expressed his sentiments, stating, “Creating a tribute song for Daddy Lumba won’t be easy and should not be encouraged…he already wrote his own while he was still with us. His music said it all long before we ever had to say goodbye”
Daddy Lumba’s passing has triggered an outpouring of tributes and condolences from fellow musicians, fans, and industry stakeholders. His contributions to Ghana’s music industry will forever be remembered, and his music will continue to be celebrated for years to come.
And it is in line with his influence that some musicians have done tribute songs with some industry players calling on the leadership of Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) to lead the charge.
However, the likes of KOD disagree with toeing the path of creating tribute songs for icons, particularly in the case of Lumba’s passing.
In a response in the comment section, radio personality Lexis Bill agreed with KODI agree. Makra mo put an end to his journey, and that’s enough. And we don’t need anybody remixing any of his iconic tracks. None of his songs should be sampled in our generation
