King Charles III‘s most recent Apple Music playlist, released in honor of Commonwealth Day, includes a song by well-known Ghanaian highlife musician Charles Kwadwo Fosu, best known by his stage name Daddy Lumba.
One of the well-selected songs that best captures the Commonwealth’s rich cultural diversity is the highlife hit Mpempem Do Me from Daddy Lumba’s 2008 album Sika.
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The King’s playlist includes songs from several Commonwealth countries, evidence of his passion for world music. The collection focuses on traditional music styles from the Caribbean, Africa, and other places.
Daddy Lumba is well known for his classic songs and thought-provoking lyrical narratives. His inclusion on the playlist makes many fans ecstatic because they feel it globally recognizes Ghanaian music.
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Every year, Commonwealth Day is observed to honor the unity and shared values of the 56 member nations. The playlist created by King Charles III honors the various musical traditions that make up the Commonwealth.
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The addition of Mpempem Do Me enhances the standing of highlife music in the annals of global music and helps spread its popularity beyond Ghana.
