Legendary music producer Edward Nana Poku Osei, commonly known as Da Hammer, recently shared personal details about his 2004 marriage. During a discussion on D-Black’s ‘Uncut’ show, he revealed that his decision to marry his partner was influenced by their shared parenthood, intending to prevent societal judgment and the stigma associated with being labeled a ‘born one.’
Even though they had a traditional wedding, the marriage ended in less than five months because there was no genuine love between them. Da Hammer explained that the divorce wasn’t due to industry-related issues but was primarily because of their fundamental incompatibility.
“It wasn’t about the industry. I feel like marriage is divine and I was one of the unlucky ones. A match wasn’t made in Heaven and we are great friends because we raised the kids together. It lasted less than five months. After the ceremony we had a mutual (understanding to go separate ways). This is 2004.
“With my marriage, I think it was a typical issue that a lot of people go through. We had a kid and I thought it wise to not let her go home as a ‘born one’. So even though we were not mutually very much in love like a marriage kind of love, I still thought it would work. So I decided to wed her like a traditional quiet one.
“And we realized quickly that we really wouldn’t be with each other so we had to agree that this won’t go anywhere and the further we go, the further we hurt each other. So that’s why we are able to welcome good friends,”he shared.
Additionally, Da Hammer mentioned that he has chosen not to remarry, emphasizing a lack of urgency to settle down again. Despite this, he shared details about his current relationship with a “very great woman” and disclosed intentions to marry her after his children finish university. While expressing affection for his children, whom he regards as his best friends, Da Hammer remains cautious about entering into another marriage.
”I haven’t remarried. I’m married to my children. They are beautiful and my best friends. I will marry again. I have seen a couple of great women and currently with a very great woman because I do not want to make her a mother before she becomes a mother, my kids are in the university now so until they finish,” he said.
