- Okraku Mantey has shared an experience highlighting Daddy Lumba’s undying love for his partner
- The former deputy Tourism Minister claimed in an interview that contrary to the late highlife legend was an introvert who always wanted to be home with his lover
- He recounted how the singer almost caused a scene at an event because he wanted to see his wife
Ghana’s immediate past Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts recently shared one of his fondest memories of Daddy Lumba, who passed away on July 26, 2025.
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During an interview with Joy Prime, the renowned producer and politician thought back to somewhere in the early 2000s when John Agekum Kuffour had just been elected Ghana’s president.
According to Okraku Mantey, who was then a producer for Daasebre Dwamena, Daddy Lumba was billed to perform at a star-studded event by Akosua Puni.
The politician established that the event had the newly elected president and the former head of state, Jerry John Rawlings, in attendance. Other top personalities, including multi-millionaire Osei Kwame Despite, were present.
When it was time for Daddy Lumba to mount the stage, the Ankwanoma hitmaker vowed not to perform until he saw his wife, because she was his inspiration.
Okraku Mantey recounted that Dady Lumba took the event producer through hell, forcing Despite and Fada Dickson to step in and help transport his wife to the concert venue.
“When the wife came. He actually told them exactly where he wanted his wife to sit. There was already someone in that spot, but he didn’t care. They had to sack that person to make room for Daddy Lumba’s wife,” Okraku Mantey said.
The politician, during the interview, noted that Daddy Lumba’s wife’s presence fueled the highlife legend to deliver a show-stealing performance, overshadowing the other billed acts.
“The show he delivered that night made Daasebre and the rest look bad on the night,” Okraku Mantey added.
The Ankwanoma hitmaker was married to his second wife, whom he affectionately referred to as Odo Broni, when he suddenly died at the Bank Hospital in Accra after a short illness.
He was survived by seven children, four with his first wife, Akosua Serwaa, who lives abroad and three with Odo Broni.
Netizens react to Daddy Lumba’s life
YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from Ghanaians in reaction to the late Daddy Lumba’s lifestyle after Okraku Mantey’s account.
addisonkirston said:
“Pain. I have heard Daddy Lumba’s song Gold Digger and some of his other songs. I was a fan of his music in 2011.”
dfw._4pf shared:
“Most of Daddy Lumba’s songs were dedicated to people he loved. He never fails to acknowledge & show gratitude to the people who played a role in his life. Such a soft-spoken legend ❤️.”
addisonkirston commented:
“His fans are on stage while he is performing live. We need more of loving music artists like that in the USA.”
Chairman Wontumi visits Daddy Lumba’s widow
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the Ashanti Regional chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, aka Chairman Wontumi, had visited Daddy Lumba’s widow.
The politician was seen consoling Odo Broni, who couldn’t hide her tears after the death of her husband.
The legendary highlife singer, who died at the age of 60 after a short illness, had fallen ill and was receiving treatment at the Bank Hospital in Accra.
Source: YEN.com.gh
