Legendary Daddy Lumba Shares His Inspiration Behind One of His Popular Songs, ‘Theresa’
The legendary singer, producer and songwriter, Daddy Lumba disclosed that the ‘Theresa’ hit song was inspired by his first love, Theresa whom he met in Juaben Senior High School. He eulogizes her as a very kind hearted lady, beautiful and intelligent. He said her kind is rare and all the qualities she possessed was very unique.
“I met Theresa in 1983, she was a Business student and I was pursuing General Arts. In school, there were rumors circulating that Theresa admired me because I was very focused on my academics. One day, she wrote a letter to me asking that I join her to study during prep. I was stunned and didn’t know how to confirm my interest in her request till she approached me once again and we started having a good rapport”, said Daddy Lumba.
“Theresa was very supportive. She helped me with basic needs like school uniforms, she supported me with provisions and sometimes did my laundry in school. I was very appreciative of her kindness towards me because I wasn’t from a well-to-do family but she made sure I lacked nothing”, he added.
The legendary Daddy Lumba also recounted how Theresa supported him with funds to travel to Germany prior to his music career. According to him, he informed her about his desire to travel out of the country with regards to his music career and Theresa introduced him to someone in Germany to stay with.
She also supported Lumba with an amount of 1,500.00 as part payment required to process his necessary documents for his travel. His mother and sister also helped with the remaining half of the payment thus, 1,500.00.
Shortly after Lumba’s music started gaining popularity, his mother passed away and Theresa took care of all funeral expenses. However, Theresa also died few years after and since then he always finds difficulty in performing one of his hit songs, ‘Theresa’ because on several attempts to sing that particular song, his emotions set in and he begins to recall how good his first love had been to him.
Daddy Lumba also indicated that Papa Kwesi Awuah was among other people who showed him love and support and also inspired his song and he upholds them in high esteem.
The legendary musician said he is very appreciative of every little good thing that came his way, and that Theresa has transformed his life completely.
He reiterated that she would forever have a place in his heart.
By Bridget Anteh