- A relative of Daddy Lumba has finally spoken out regarding the unexpected death of the renowned highlife artist on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
- In a video, an alleged family member of the late music icon discussed her relative's long-term health problems.
- Comments from an apparent relative of Daddy Lumba regarding the passing of the late musician caused varied responses from Ghanaians on social media platforms.
Renowned Ghanaian highlife artist Daddy Lumba died at the age of 60 on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
The creator of Aben Wo Ha, who produced more than 30 top-charting albums during his remarkable four-decade-long career, passed away due to a brief illness while being treated at the Bank Hospital in Cantonment, Accra.
Numerous Ghanaians, among them well-known personalities such as Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, former President Nana Akufo-Addo, President John Dramani Mahama, and others, expressed their condolences and honored Daddy Lumba on social media.
A relative of Lumba comments on his passing
After his death, a claimed relative of Daddy Lumba has made public statements regarding the late musician's health problems.
In an interview with the Accra-based radio station Angel FM, an unknown elderly woman, who is said to be the aunt of the deceased, mentioned that the highlife musician had been facing health problems related to his spine.
She stated that the musician did not show up for an event organized by his former school, Juaben Senior High School, after his Legends Night concert several months back.
A family member of Daddy Lumba mentioned that the late highlife musician later told him about his critical health condition, which had resulted in him being confined to a wheelchair after she called to ask about his absence from the school event.
She said:
I was only aware of his back problems. I hadn't seen him for a long time after the Legends Night event. He was scheduled to perform at the Juaben Secondary School's anniversary celebration, but he didn't turn up when I went there.
I contacted him while returning home and inquired why he hadn't shown up at the event. He explained that he had become ill following the Legends Night event and had lost the ability to walk. He mentioned that he was now using a wheelchair.
As per the woman, the late musician stated that healthcare providers had not accurately identified his medical issue.
She stated that Daddy Lumba's associates had also faced difficulties in recognizing the problem and finding a solution even after several discussions outside the medical field.
The woman mentioned that she transported the late highlife artist to a different medical center, where he had a successful operation.
She mentioned that she hadn't been in touch with Daddy Lumba for some time before she learned about his tragic death.
A video featuring a family member of Daddy Lumba discussing his health problems and claims of his passing:
Responses to comments made by a family member of Daddy Lumba
zaia news.ghhas collected some feedback from social media users below:
Rose commented:
Regarding spinal cord surgery, it is similar to brain surgery and is connected to the brain. You might become paralysed after the operation, but overall, he is gone. God gives and He takes. It's painful, but he is gone.
ɛlvisco@123 said:
Hey, what a cruel world. R.I.P. Legend 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭.
Bilel Professional Nails wrote:
Please 🙏 media, we don't require this interview ooo please 🙏. Something is definitely going to take a man's life. Let us pray for his wife and children to get through this shock.
buildingsurvey commented:
This year, Ankasa 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 heerrhhhh. Three legends have passed away. Dada KD is gone 😭. Daddy Lumba is gone 😭. Agradaa has also ended up in prison. Hmmm 😩🙆🙆.
Kojo Antwi offers comfort to Daddy Lumba's mourning wife
Earlier, zaia news.ghstated that Kojo Antwi offered support to Daddy Lumba's bereaved wife, Priscilla Ofori Atta, following the musician's unexpected passing.
The iconic artist, along with his wife and notable figures, went to his late colleague's home on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
Priscilla Ofori Atta, the wife of Daddy Lumba, appeared sorrowful as she and Kojo Antwi shared a hug during their meeting.