- A Ghanaian prophet, Regal Bismark Nana Boateng, predicted in June that Daddy Lumba was going to pass away
- The demise of the legendary Highlife musician seems to have confirmed the prophecy from Regal Prophet
- After his prophecy shared on Facebook six weeks ago went viral, Prophet Boateng has granted an interview explaining his prophecy
Highlife legend and Ghana’s beloved music icon, Daddy Lumba, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
His passing was confirmed by his lawyer, Fati Ali Yallah, who released a statement on behalf of his family. The statement indicated that he had been admitted to the hospital after a short illness.
The music icon’s passing has thrown Ghana into a state of mourning, with prominent Ghanaians, including President John Mahama, former President Nana Akufo-Addo, and former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, sharing their tributes.
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Other leading figures in the creative arts and entertainment industry, including broadcaster and Lumba superfan Serwaa Amihere, Nana Acheampong, Amakye Dede, and many others, have also paid glowing tributes.
Amid the sadness, it has emerged that a prophet named Regal Bismark Nana Boateng, a.k.a. Regal Prophet, had predicted doom for Lumba a few weeks before his passing.
In a post on his Facebook page on June 13, 2025, Regal Prophet urged Lumba’s fans around the world to gather and pray for him,
According to him, during meditation that morning, he saw in a vision that Lumba was lifeless in his room with a man saying he had died from dementia.
“QUICK NOTICE FROM THE PROPHET.
“DADDY LUMBA FANS AROUND THE WORLD SHOULD GATHER AND KEEP HIM PRAYERS, ESPECIALLY THIS MONTH. AFTER PRAYERS THIS MORNING, I DECIDED TO SIT IN MY COUCH AND REST AND MEDITATE. WHILE MEDITATING, MY SPIRIT ENTERED INTO LUMBAS’ HOUSE AND HIS ROOM, AND I SAW HIM LYING DOWN LIFELESS AND A MAN WAS TELLING ME HE DIED FROM DEMENTIA. I SAW THE NATION MOURNING. JOIN ME AS WE ALL INTERCEDE HIM. GOD HAVE MERCY.”
See the prophecy on Lumba‘s death below:
While Prophet Nana Boateng’s prediction flew under the radar on social media, without getting much traction, it has resurfaced prominently af the Highlife legend’s death.
Moments after his two-month-old Facebook post went viral, the Regal Prophet granted an interview to Neat FM to explain what happened.
He claimed that he did not have any contact with Daddy Lumba’s team, hence his decision to put up the post online.
According to his vision indicated that Lumba’s death was supposed to happen in June, however, God wanted to give time for the celebrated musician to be redeemed.
“I was ever ready to avail myself for God to use me to save him. It was supposed to happen in June, but God wanted to find a way to deliver…I tried my best to contact him but I could not,” he said.
Watch the video of Regal Prophet’s interview on Lumba below:
Reactions Regal Prophet’s prediction of Lumba’s death
The emergence of the Prophet Nana Boateng’s prediction has sparked mixed reactions online. While many hailed him as a true man of God, others doubted the prophecy. YEN.com.gh compiled some comments below.
Enock Benson said:
“God is still speaking. People will be harmed because they think every prophet is chasing clout. They think every Prophet is false. May His Soul Rest in Peace 🙏.”
Harriette Araba said:
“He is a true prophet. It’s unfortunate that our legend is gone, but don’t underestimate prophecy.”
Bishop Emmanuel Nana Kyere said:
“We know you already relax, my nephew, you are blessed, and I am proud of you, Bismark Nana Boateng.”
Qweku Bolt said:
“Hmm, prophet I remember this post paaaaaaaa, Ghana 🇬🇭 our country is bless with dangerous and great prophets of God, yet the people don’t take our words serious when we talk about what God tells us.”
Kwame Agyemang said:
“Lunatics continue to deceive the foolish ones who don’t use their brains. If you had those powers, why is your family, community and country poor and begging around the world? It’s time you guys stopped the foolishness in Ghana.”
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Davido pays tribute to Lumba in Canada
Earlier, YEN.com.gh also reported that Davido had paid a special tribute to Daddy Lumba at his concert in Toronto, Canada.
The Nigerian musician played Aben Wo Ha and other songs at the Scotiabank Arena, hours after the highlife legend’s passing.
Davido’s gesture on Saturday, July 26, 2025, warmed the hearts of Ghanaians online, with many hailing the Afrobeats artist.
Source: YEN.com.gh
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