Afia Ansaa Ampene: Mmaa Nkomo Host Appears at Daddy Lumba’s Residence to Mourn With His Family

• Madam Afia Ansaa Ampene visited Daddy Lumba’s residence to commiserate with his family on Monday, August 4, 2025
• The Mmaa Nkomo show host’s appearance at the late musician’s house marked a rare public sighting in recent years
• Madam Afia Ansaa Ampene’s visit to Daddy Lumba’s residence triggered many reactions from Ghanaians on social media

Legendary Ghanaian TV personality Madam Afia Ansaa Ampene has made a rare public appearance in many years.

On Monday, August 4, 2025, the Mmaa Nkomo host visited Daddy Lumba’s residence at East Legon, Accra, to commiserate with his family following the veteran musician’s demise.

The music icon passed away at 60 on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from a short illness while he was on admission at the Bank Hospital in Cantonments, Accra, for treatment.

Prominent personalities have visited his residence to mourn with his family, with a Candle Night Vigil held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, to honour his memory and celebrate his legacy.

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Afia Ansaa visits Daddy Lumba’s residence

In a video seen by YEN.com.gh, Madam Afia Ansaa Ampene wore an all-black outfit as she arrived at the residence holding hands with an unidentified man.

The veteran TV show host engaged in what seemed to be a friendly conversation with the individual as she entered Daddy Lumba’s house to sign the book of condolences and mourn with the family.

She also spoke with the media, who had gathered at the late music icon’s house following her visit.

Other prominent individuals, including the Deputy British High Commissioner to Ghana, Keith McMahon, and former President John Agyekum Kufuor, were also present at the residence to visit the family.

Madam Afia Ansaa Ampene, the once-vibrant TV personality, appeared to be in the twilight of her life, as she appeared at the residence of the late Daddy Lumba, whose Nyame Nhyira Mma song from his 1998 album, Aben Wo Ha, was the theme song of her popular Mmaa Nkomo show.

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The TV personality has been absent from public life in recent years, making her latest sighting a rare occurrence.

The video of Afia Ansaa Ampene appearing at Daddy Lumba’s residence to mourn with his family is below:

Afia Ansaa’s TV career and legal issues

Madam Afia Ansaa Ampene gained prominence on the Ghanaian TV screens in the 2000s with Mmaa Nkomo, a feminist talk show previously broadcast on various TV stations, including GTV and TV3.

The popular TV show created the avenue for discussions of societal issues concerning women in Ghana.

Madam Afia Ansaa Ampene hosted the Mmaa Nkomo show for many years before departing the media space and

However, in 2017, she faced a major scandal after she and her son, Stephen Kwabena, were dragged before the court for an alleged fraud case.

They were alleged to have collected goods worth GH¢265,988 from a dealer of Nestlé and Unilever products with the promise of selling the items and returning the proceeds in 2016.

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However, they failed to keep their promise and allegedly went into hiding from the individual they owed. The mother and son were subsequently arrested and arraigned before the court.

Madam Afia Ansaa Ampene and her son, Stephen Kwabena, were granted bail in the sum of GH¢205,900 with three sureties. The outcome of the case is still unknown, with the Mmaa Nkomo host stepping out of the limelight.

Afia Ansaa’s public appearance stirs reactions

YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:

Ama Ankrah 1 commented:

“Ei, this woman, I have missed her.”

charllycolegh said:

“Wow, old age will definitely happen to us all. Oh, how I never missed Mmaa Nkomo ❤️.”

KT_Samuel wrote:

“Oh wow, I didn’t know she’s still alive. Good to see her.”

Maalizz commented:

“Eii, wow. It means I will also grow old, and my beauty will fade away one day. She was so beautiful, and I loved her show.”

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Ernest Chemist CEO weeps at Lumba’s residence

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the Ernest Chemist CEO wept at Daddy Lumba’s residence during a visit to commiserate with his grieving family.

In a video, Ernest Bediako Sampong needed consoling from a woman as he got emotional during a discussion with the late musician’s family.

The Ernest Chemist CEO’s emotional response to Daddy Lumba’s demise triggered sad reactions from Ghanaians on social media.

Source: YEN.com.gh