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Daddy Lumba sues impostor for pretending to be his son
An alleged fraudster gets a lawsuit for pretending to be Lumba's son.
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Charles Kwadwo Fosuh known in the showbiz sphere as Daddy Lumba has filed a lawsuit in Accra High court alleging that Kwame Anokye, the defendant has been taking advantage of his brand by pretending to be the son.
Kwame Anokye is also said to have impersonated the artiste artiste himself several times.
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Kwame Anokye made first TV appearance on the “Look Alike” show by TV Africa where talented Ghanaian youth were invited to present particular musicians and artist and to demonstrate to viewers the same mode and manner such musicians behave and act when on stage. He shares in common with the artiste the elaborate braids, mannerism, and complexion.
According to reports from Entertainment Ghana, the impersonation didn’t end there, Kwame Anokye has been seen at concerts performing as the artiste, gets invitations to grace some events and also grants interviews saying he is the son of the music legend with his looks and mannerism for lavish gains as seen in the court order.
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The plaintiff, Daddy Lumba believes his brand is exclusively associated to him within the music industry and him only and that no one goes by that name. He asserts in the court report that the defendant’s imitation and misrepresentation has affected his brand immensely and wants an injunction to prevent the artiste from using his name.
Also, Daddy Lumba seeks a perpetual injunction to stop Kwame Anokye from playing his music at music clubs and other social events for financial gains and any other the relief that the court may deem fit.
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Daddy Lumba is a phenomenal musician with an incredible career spanning over twenty years.He collaborated with stars including A. B. Crentsil, Selina, Felix Owusu, Yaw Micah, Borax, Ofori Amponsah, and Pat Thomas. He has released over 20 other albums as a songwriter, or singer or producer or all three.
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