SEASONED With his hit song Mpempem Do Me included on King Charles III’s special playlist created for Commonwealth Day, which is observed on Monday, March 10, 2025, Ghanaian Highlife musician Daddy Lumba has gained international recognition. The well-known 2008 song proudly occupies the seventh position on the playlist, which consists of 17 tracks and features a blend of historical classics and current international successes by legendary artists like Grace Jones, Bob Marley, Beyoncé, and Diana Ross.
The playlist, which was curated with Apple Music’s assistance, showcases the Commonwealth’s rich cultural legacy and diversity. Notable tracks include Bob Marley & The Wailers’ “Could You Be Loved,” Millie Small’s “My Boy Lollipop,” Kylie Minogue’s “The Loco-Motion,” Al Bowlly’s “The Very Thought of You,” Grace Jones’ “La Vie En Rose,” and Raye’s “Love Me Again.”
With tracks like Daddy Lumba’s Mpempem Do Me, Nigerian rapper Davido’s KANTE featuring Fave, Malaysian singer Siti Nurhaliza’s Anta Permana, and South African icon Miriam Makeba’s The Click Song (Qongqothwane), the playlist notably honors African and Asian inspirations.
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa’s E Te Iwi E (Call to the People) and Beyoncé’s iconic Crazy In Love, with Jay-Z, are both noteworthy additions.
The Highlife legend’s silky lyrical style is evident in Mpempem Do Me, which has received over 1.4 million views since it was posted to his official YouTube page four years ago. In it, he embraces love and gratitude while addressing both his fans and detractors.
Daddy Lumba is widely regarded as one of the most well-known figures in Ghana’s Highlife music industry. He has an impressive catalog of roughly 34 albums and an illustrious career spanning decades.
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