Lumba Makes £40,000 In 90 Minutes

Daddy Lumba@Chicago

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 Source: News one

Ace Ghanaian highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu aka Daddy Lumba is without doubt one of the wealthiest musicians in the country’s music history. The popular musician is making good money from his amazing music career as he reportedly makes a whopping £40,000 within 90minutes.

Lumba who confirmed the report at a press conference in Kumasi recently, stated that he charged event organizers ¢40,000 whenever he performed in the UK. According to him, during such events, he only performed for just one and a half hours, approximately 90 minutes, and left the stage to enjoy his money. Lumba from all indications, despite his immense popularity in the country and abroad, is a shy person who hardly talks about himself, especially his finances.

The talented musician however spilled the beans about what he makes whenever he performed in Europe, especially his finances. The talented musician however spilled the beans about what he made whenever he performed in Europe, especially the UK, because of a statement a journalist made about him as regards the amount he charged when he performed. Asante of Hello FM in Kumasi had alleged that he received some reports that indicated that Lumba charged a staggering £20,000 before performing at the legends and Legacy Ball which was attended by Messrs Rawlings and Kufuor.

Lumba who would not confirm or deny the figure the journalist quoted said, “if that was true then you should not blame me, because if I perform in UK for just 90minites, I charge event organizers ¢40,000. he stated that he felt very sad whenever his fans, most of who were cash-strapped, were unable to pay and watch him performing live in the country, saying, “I want to get closer to my grassroots fans all the time.” Lumba said in the near future, he would perform live at one of the stadia in the country for free so that his numerous fans could see him perform live.

Source: News one