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The song is widely interpreted as a tribute to a fallen elder or a lamentation for lost leadership and wisdom. However, as with many Lumba tracks, the lyrics operate on multiple levels. Some fans believe "Nana Awu" is a metaphor for the death of traditional values in the face of modernity, while others see it as a literal mourning of a beloved family patriarch.
And as they danced and sang along, Akua would smile, remembering the wise and kind old man who had brought so much joy into her life.
: Listen to the track on Audiomack (Official Daddy Lumba) or via other Audiomack Ghana Music collections.
"Nana Awu" is a highlife track by legendary Ghanaian musician Daddy Lumba (Charles Kwadwo Fosu), released as part of his 2008 album
