Sarkodie Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Daddy Lumba at Rapperholic
When Ghana’s rap king, Sarkodie, took a break during his set to pay tribute to the late highlife artist, Daddy Lumba, the Rapperholic stage—which is famed for its tremendous intensity and fast-paced performances—became delicate and contemplative.
Fans who saw the merging of two musical eras cheered and wept throughout the moment, which stood out as one of the night’s most poignant highlights.
Sarkodie, who has always recognised that Daddy Lumba influenced his artistic style, took the occasion to honour the guy who many consider to be the best highlife performer in Ghanaian history.
The rapper talked passionately about Lumba’s legacy while listening to soulful instrumentals. He credited Lumba as an inspiration whose music defined a period and set the stage for innumerable singers who came after him.
The stadium was filled with nostalgia as the homage progressed, as pictures and videos of Daddy Lumba’s legendary performances were shown on enormous screens. The rap event briefly became a highlife celebration as fans moved and chanted along to some of his immortal hits. Sarkodie, a cultural icon, acknowledged the shoulders that he and his contemporaries stand on, making it a symbolic passing of the torch.
The audience’s reaction was both passionate and electrifying. Inside the stadium, a stunning constellation was created as several spectators waved their phone lights simultaneously. Others blended the music with their memories while singing at the top of their lungs. The distinction between the crowd and the rapper vanished for a moment as they were bound together by a shared admiration for a legend.
Music critics described the gesture as a powerful reminder that true artistry transcends genres. By choosing to spotlight Daddy Lumba, Sarkodie demonstrated not only humility but also a deep understanding of the continuity of Ghanaian music.
The tribute reinforced the idea that Rapperholic is more than a concert it is a cultural stage where Ghana’s musical heritage is celebrated alongside its evolution. Sarkodie’s heartfelt homage to Daddy Lumba was a testament to the enduring bond between rap and highlife, proving that while rhythms may change, the spirit of Ghanaian music lives on.
Sarkodie remembers late highlife icon Daddy Lumba in moving tribute at Rapperholic concert. pic.twitter.com/hIrhgircsG
— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) September 28, 2025
