Daddy Lumba’s ‘Mpempem Do Me’ Featured on King Charles III’s Commonwealth Day Playlist on Apple Music

Ghanaian highlife icon Daddy Lumba has earned international acclaim yet again, with his classic track ‘Mpempem Do Me’ appearing on King Charles III’s specially curated Apple Music playlist for Commonwealth Day 2025.

The playlist, celebrating the vibrant and varied musical traditions of the 56 Commonwealth countries, presents a thoughtfully chosen collection of tracks from around the globe, underscoring how music bridges generations and borders.

This new accolade places Daddy Lumba—renowned for his unique voice and enduring highlife grooves—among a handpicked roster of African musicians featured on The King’s Music Room playlist.

First issued in 2008, ‘Mpempem Do Me’ swiftly rose to popularity, solidifying Daddy Lumba’s reputation as one of Ghana’s most cherished and impactful highlife artists. With emotive tunes, rich lyrical narratives, and hallmark highlife arrangements, the track remains beloved by listeners, demonstrating its lasting allure.

Boasting a career that stretches over forty years and more than 30 albums, Daddy Lumba (Charles Kwadwo Fosu) is widely seen as a trailblazer of contemporary highlife. His knack for fusing classic Ghanaian beats with modern elements distinguishes him, earning him a place among West Africa’s most lauded musicians.

Featured Artists on ‘The King’s Music Room’ Playlist

• Bob Marley & The Wailers – Could You Be Loved
• Millie Small – My Boy Lollipop
• Kylie Minogue – The Loco-Motion
• Al Bowlly – The Very Thought of You
• Grace Jones – La Vie En Rose
• RAYE – Love Me Again
• Daddy Lumba – Mpempem Do Me
• Davido feat. Fave – KANTE
• Miriam Makeba – The Click Song
• Jools Holland & Ruby Turner – My Country Man
• Anoushka Shankar – Indian Summer
• Siti Nurhaliza – Anta Permana
• Dame Kiri Te Kanawa – E Te Iwi E (Call to the People)
• Michael Bublé – Haven’t Met You Yet
• Arrow – Hot Hot Hot

Published by Apple Music in partnership with the Royal Household, The King’s Music Room playlist pays homage to the varied musical customs of Commonwealth countries. Daddy Lumba’s presence highlights the worldwide influence of Ghanaian highlife and its ongoing significance among enduring classics.

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