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10 of The Best Daddy Lumba Love Songs That Could Actually Save Your Marriage

When it comes to love, heartbreak, temptation, and redemption, few Ghanaian musicians hold a mirror to our lives the way Daddy Lumba does. The legendary highlife crooner doesn’t just make music, he gives us relationship advice in disguise, wrapped in melodies that hit harder the older you get. If...

Pulse Ghana

published: Aug 06, 2025

When it comes to love, heartbreak, temptation, and redemption, few Ghanaian musicians hold a mirror to our lives the way Daddy Lumba does. The legendary highlife crooner doesn’t just make music, he gives us relationship advice in disguise, wrapped in melodies that hit harder the older you get.

If your marriage or relationship is going through a rough patch, or even if it’s solid but needs a spark, these 10 Lumba songs might just be the therapy session you didn’t know you needed. Forget the couples’ retreat for a minute. Just grab some sobolo, queue these tracks, and listen.

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1. 'Aben Wo Aha' – A warning to stay content

Let’s start with a classic. “Aben Wo Aha” is more than a jam for funeral wake after-parties. Lumba sings about being content with your lot, warning against envy and reckless living. In marriage, it's easy to be distracted by other people’s flashy lives. This song reminds couples to focus on their own happiness instead of chasing illusions.

2.'Theresa' – For when you forget to appreciate your partner

This is Lumba at his most vulnerable. He sings to a woman who stood by him through thick and thin. The message? Never forget who was there when you had nothing. It's a love letter, a thanksgiving prayer, and a soft nudge for all the men and women who forget to say, “Thank you for staying.”

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Play this when your partner feels unappreciated — it might just soften a heart.

3.'Playboy' – A confession from a reformed heartbreaker

Tempted to cheat? Already cheated? Regret it? “Playboy” is Lumba’s musical apology to the many women he messed up with in his youth. He doesn’t glorify it , he admits the pain it caused. It's a sobering listen that could help any partner realise how destructive infidelity is. Sometimes, accountability saves marriages.

4.'Meda Woase' – Simple, sincere appreciation

Not every marriage needs deep therapy , some just need a little more gratitude. “Meda Woase” is the thank-you card many spouses forget to write. It celebrates the little things: support, presence, patience. No deep metaphors. Just: “I see you. I appreciate you.”

Try playing this during dinner and watch your partner’s face light up.

5. 'Biribi Gyegye Wo' – When they’re quiet and won’t talk

Anyone in a long-term relationship knows that silence. The one where something is clearly wrong, but they won't say it. “Biribi Gyegye Wo” — meaning something is bothering you — is the perfect icebreaker. It shows concern, not accusation. Let Lumba help open the door to honest conversation.

6.'Menya Mpo' – Love beyond material things

This one hits deep. Lumba declares that even if he doesn’t gain anything from the relationship, he still loves the person. In a world obsessed with “what are you bringing to the table?”, this song reminds us that sometimes, unconditional love is the table.

Perfect for couples rebuilding after financial struggles or disappointments.

7.' Woho Kyere' – Compliment your person again

This flirty, upbeat tune is basically Lumba saying, “Damn, you look good!” And honestly, that’s something a lot of married people stop saying. Compliments go a long way in maintaining attraction and connection. Play this, and follow up with your own version of “You fine pass!”

You might just end up dancing together in the living room.

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