Fred Kyei Mensah and Ofori Amponsah end longstanding misunderstanding over Daddy Lumba connection

Veteran music producer Fred Kyei Mensah, known in showbiz circles as Fredyma, has publicly reconciled with singer Ofori Amponsah over the long-debated issue of who introduced the latter to the late highlife legend Daddy Lumba.

In a Facebook post titled “Let Peace Reign,” Fredyma recounted how the two appeared on Joy Prime TV, in an interview hosted by Andy Dosty, to finally resolve the years-long misunderstanding surrounding their early musical journey.

According to Fredyma, both parties reached a mutual understanding.

“We both agreed that I did his demo songs which ushered him to be accepted and to be part of Daddy Lumba’s music kingdom and his subsequent success in the music industry,” he stated.

He clarified, however, that he was not the first person to introduce Ofori Amponsah to Daddy Lumba, though he was the first to take him to Lumba’s house to officially present his demo songs.

Fredyma explained that Ofori had already visited Lumba earlier and played the demo he produced, leading to agreements being signed without his knowledge.

“Apparently, Ofori Amponsah had visited Lumba’s house and made him listen to the demo I did and signed agreements before inviting me to accompany him later to officially present it. This was where the confusion erupted,” he explained.

Fredyma further clarified that he never took part in any of Ofori Amponsah’s music dealings or contractual agreements with Lumba, aside from producing his demo.

“I took him for an audition at the National Museums and Monuments Board in June 1993 for onward performance at the National Theater,” he revealed.

He also shared that he had known Daddy Lumba for more than four decades but never got involved in the business side of his work with Ofori Amponsah.

In addition, Fredyma disclosed that Ofori Amponsah recorded two albums in his studio before the singer’s breakthrough with Lumba, a highlife album with Dada Ahuofe in 1995 that was never released, and a gospel album in 1996.

“Officially, this has been Ofori Amponsah’s moments and journey in my life. I have never worked on any music project with him since 1997 to date,” Fredyma wrote, expressing gratitude that the long-standing misunderstanding had finally been laid to rest.

“I am grateful that this uncalled-for impasse has been laid to rest. Thanks for your understanding. No malice intended. We move. Daddy Lumba koraa, wa wu so why the fuss? Good beads don’t rattle,” he concluded.