Legendary Highlife musician Nana Acheampong debunked longstanding rumors of animosity between him and fellow icon Daddy Lumba.
Addressing the perception of a feud, Nana Acheampong clarified that their separation after their time as the Lumba Brothers was not rooted in any discord.
Contrary to popular belief, the musical split was not due to financial or personal disputes.
Nana Acheampong emphasised that their parting was a natural evolution in their musical journeys, not a fallout fueled by rivalry or contention.
“It may look as though we started this beef phenomenon, but my brother and I, with whom people say I had a beef, had nothing ill going on between us. We had no problem, not for a single day.
“What happened was that after we made music together for a while, we parted. People thought it was over money or women,” he said.
“The fans were hurt because they had admired us as a duo of young talented music performers, and breaking up, for them, was a signal that something big had caused it,” he explained.
Reflecting on the aftermath of their separation, he described how their fans divided into factions akin to football clubs, illustrating the intense loyalty and passion surrounding their music.
“When we broke into two different music brands, it also divided the fans, causing rivalry similar to the one between football teams Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko, struggling for one trophy.”
Despite occasional lyrical clashes in their songs, Nana Acheampong clarified that these were not intentional diss tracks but rather part of the creative expression that characterised their era of Highlife music.
“Nana Acheampong Football Club and Daddy Lumba Football Club.”
“They were fighting, but my brother and I had no beef between us,” he stressed. “We didn’t do what is done now where there is give and take and verbal exchanges.” he stated unequivocally, highlighting that their music was a reflection of life experiences rather than targeted attacks.
He admitted that some of their songs “clashed.” However, concerning Daddy Lumba songs that seemed to aim at him, he offered, “In my opinion, those songs were not made about me. I don’t claim them for myself and vice versa.”
“These were just songs we released to entertain our fans,” he said.
The interview shed light on the rich history shared by Nana Acheampong and Daddy Lumba, from their beginnings as the Lumba Brothers to their individual successes in the music industry.
It underscored a narrative of mutual respect and musical evolution rather than animosity, setting the record straight on a longstanding misconception in Ghanaian music history.
Nana Acheampong’s latest collaboration, “Ye Wo Nyame” featuring Fameye, continues to showcase his timeless artistry and contribution to the vibrant Highlife tradition.