- Ghanaian highlife music superstar Daddy Lumba’s passing and the follow-up eulogies have rubbed off on a gospel singer wrongly
- The singer, Gina Asante, posted on social media questioning Lumba’s legendary status because she felt his songs were immoral
- Asante’s post has triggered a massive backlash, with many accusing her of being a hypocrite
A gospel singer, Gina Asante, has ignited a big online conversation after questioning the legacy of prolific Highlife musician Daddy Lumba.
Daddy Lumba, known in private life as Charles Kwadwo Fosu, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
His death was announced by his legal representative, Fati Ali Yallah, who issued an official statement representing his family.
Source: Instagram
The statement that Daddy Lumba had been receiving medical treatment at the hospital following a brief illness.
The death of the music legend has plunged Ghana into deep grief, with notable personalities across the nation, including President John Mahama, former President Nana Akufo-Addo, and former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, expressing their condolences.
Several key personalities within the entertainment and creative industries, including media personality and devoted fan Serwaa Amihere, fellow musicians Nana Acheampong, Amakye Dede, and numerous others, have also shared heartfelt tributes in his memory.
As many discuss the life and legacy of Daddy Lumba, Gina Asante has seemingly downplayed the deceased’s impact and legendary status.
In a Facebook post on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Asante, also a presenter with Pent TV, where she hosts a musical programme, suggested that no one deserved to be called a legend if their craft disturbed a nation’s morality.
“Write profane songs and dance with half-naked women to disturb the morality of the nation, and they call you a legend!”
See Gina Asante’s post about Lumba below:
Before the controversial post, Gina Asante had wondered about the impact of secular musicians and questioned why some call them legends. She further asked her followers to indicate the impacts they knew.
“For those who hail and call secular musicians legends let’s list their impact. 1…,” she wrote.
Daddy Lumba fans blast Gina Asante
The posts by Gina Asante have triggered social media. At the time of this report, both posts had received over 1,800 comments. While she did not mention any names, many of those reacting connected the posts to Daddy Lumba and blasted her for trying to belittle Lumba’s legacy.
Below are some of the reactions YEN.com.gh sighted.
Kumasi Ama said:
“Maame firi nipa so wai. Sex is a necessary part of life. It is the only thing that ensures our continuation as a species. Why do religious extremists like you make it seem profane? Ahoɔyaa is more profane than sex. Wo wig sɛ mɛfin.”
Bird Asamoah Ebenezer said:
“Do you expect everyone to do gospel songs? Your hypocrisy is so foôlish to the end.Mo kwasia nyamesom na mo de di bɔne wo sum ase no. Gina wei naa wabɔdam pɛn.”
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“Madam Heaven gatekeeper. Whether you like it or not, if you die, they’re going to play “Makra mo “ at your funeral. You can also write a song and choose to go dance with the Angels in Heaven.”
Akosua Oduraa Kaakyire Makafui said:
“Tell us which song of yours is popular so we can give you the legendary title since you’re opposing his. If not, can you just keep kwayet ahoɔyaa paa ni 🤣🤣🤣.”
Kwame Adu said:
“Is a legend the same as a pastor? I think you’re confusing the two. Also, his gospel songs are far better than the current ones.”
Anna Boahemaah Otu said:
“He’s not the reason why you don’t have a hit song. When you’re setting the mood with your husband, play Osoro Ne Me Fie.”
Source: Instagram
Daddy Lumba’s family speaks about his wife
Still on Daddy Lumba, YEN.com.gh reported that a video of the Highlife legend’s brother reacting to issues that had arisen in the wake of his demise had gone viral.
He explained that Lumba’s wife and family followed due process in relaying the information of Daddy Lumba’s passing to his family.
Social media users who took to the comments section of the video shared varied opinions on the issue.
Source: YEN.com.gh
