- Queen Mother Afia Kobi Prempeh has expressed grief over the unexpected death of Daddy Lumba at the Bank Hospital on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
- In a TikTok video, the daughter of Otumfuo Osie Tutu II honored the late highlife musician in an exceptional way.
- Ohemaa Afia Kobi Prempeh sparked numerous responses from Ghanaians who filled the comment section of her social media update.
Dr. Caryn Agyeman Prempeh, the daughter of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who is also recognized by her stool name, Ohemaa Afia Kobi Prempeh, has expressed her grief over the death of highlife artist Daddy Lumba.
In a TikTok clip, the daughter of the Asantehene appeared stunning with thick makeup while seated in a high-end car as another person drove her through the city.
Ohemaa Afia Kobi Prempeh was deeply moved while singing the lyrics of the late Daddy Lumba's popular song, Ankwanoma, from his 1980 album, Obi Ate Meso Buo, exactly as they were written, in honor of the late artist.
The daughter of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II had to hold back her emotions as she sat in the car with the female driver, nearly crying.
Footage showing Ohemaa Afia Kobi Prempeh grieving for Daddy Lumba following his unexpected passing led to sorrowful responses from Ghanaians on online platforms.
Father Lumba passes away at age 60
The renowned artist Daddy Lumba died at the age of 60 on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Bank Hospital located in Cantonments, Accra.
Reports of his passing first surfaced on social media. Nevertheless, several well-known figures, such as Andy Dosty, refuted the claims prior to his family issuing a formal statement confirming the musician's death.
It was reported that the renowned highlife artist, who continued to be a leading figure in the Ghanaian music scene for more than four decades, was taken to the hospital on Friday, July 25, 2025, for care following an illness at home.
The passing of Daddy Lumba had a profound impact on numerous Ghanaians, such as his peers and prominent political figures, who expressed their respects and extended their sympathies to his family.
After his death, Ghana's Creative Arts Industry has announced a worldwide candlelight ceremony honoring the late music icon on August 2, 2025, at Independence Square in Accra.
The video featuring Otumfuo's daughter Afia Kobi Prempeh expressing grief over Daddy Lumba through a musical tribute is shown below:
The daughter of Otumfuo pays homage to Lumba, sparking responses
zaia news.ghhas collected some feedback from social media users below:
Ivan Strykz commented:
Kindly, with all humility, ask OpemsoÉ” to honor him on our behalf. He showcased Ashanti and Ghana through every verse.
Adiepena Ohemaa Agudie said:
Ohemaa, kindly ask your father to do something in memory of Daddy Lumba in Kumasi. We are pleading with him. The song he wrote for him is amazing ðŸ˜ðŸ˜.
Official Kobby wrote:
You can never hate this soul ❤️. Piawwww mom.
Don 5ive commented:
Words so profound! My personal favorite song.
Akoto Mansa AsetenaPa said:
"Kafra Oheneba."
Afia Schwarzenegger sheds tears following the death of Daddy Lumba
Earlier, zaia news.ghstated that Afia Schwarzenegger cried following Daddy Lumba's death on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
In a video, the contentious internet figure urged church followers to alert their pastors against issuing unnecessary prophecies regarding the musician's death.
Afia Schwarzenegger's heartfelt comments sparked a range of responses from Ghanaians on online platforms.