- Legendary highlife musician Daddy Lumba’s vigil was held at the Black Star Square on Saturday, August 2, 2025
- One moment from the ceremony that caused a stir was an old man seated on a friend’s neck while waving a wooden tedua as Enko Den was played
- The video got many people laughing hard, as people spoke about the old man’s purpose for bringing the tool to the event
An old man has become the centre of attention after videos of him lifting a wooden human parts sculpture in the air during the vigil of the highlife legend Daddy Lumba.
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Old man at Lumba’s vigil
At the vigil held in honour of highlife legend Daddy Lumba, a wave of emotion and excitement swept through the crowd as his timeless hits from the 1990s to today echoed through the venue.
Celebrities, family members, and devoted fans gathered to celebrate his life, and the atmosphere was one of unity, nostalgia, and deep admiration.
One unforgettable moment that quickly went viral occurred when Daddy Lumba’s iconic song “Enko Den” was played.
The crowd erupted with energy, singing the lyrics at the top of their voices word for word and dancing in rhythm. The powerful connection to the song created a communal moment of pure joy.
In a striking and symbolic display, an elderly man was seen sitting proudly on the shoulders of a younger and energetic friend. As they paraded through the crowd, the old man waved a wooden sculpted tedua. The scene captured the spirit and lyrics of the song.
The younger man carried the elderly fan high until the song transitioned into another Lumba classic, drawing cheers from the crowd once again.
Reactions to Daddy Lumba’s vigil
Many people were of the view that the old man brought out the wooden stick to the vigil purposefully for that song when it was played.
Others also saw the humorous side of the moment and talked about his friend who carried him around his neck and twirled as he displayed the wooden sculpture.
The hilarious reactions of social media users to the moment captured at Daddy Lumba’s vigil are below:
Elikem🇬🇭 said:
“Candle night turn tedua night Ghana😀.”
Mr. Sanz said:
“Age de3 3mu den 😂😂😂😂 hwan na de no sii agongon no😂😂😂😂. Ghana de3 comedy channel ooo na Lumba awu😂😂😂😂😂. He’s missing a lot.”
Akyedepa Nana Achiaa said:
“The way he hits the thing makes it more funny 😂😂😂😂😂.”
FAMZ SERVICES said:
“The guy carrying him is a very supportive friend 😂😂😂.”
Captin-Dennis said:
“Ghana de3 only Bawku is our problem 😂.”
laceekabeautycare said:
“DL b3hŵ3 ade3 ansa wa kc na wachi ny3 koraaa.”
Kwansema🦋💎 said:
“🤣🤣🤣He actually carried this there for this song.”
Afua Asantewaa performs at Daddy Lumba’s Canada vigil
YEN.com.gh reported that media personality Afua Asantewaa Aduonum captured hearts after sharing a video from the vigil held in Toronto, Canada, in honour of late highlife legend Daddy Lumba.
In the emotional clip, Afua was seen performing one of Lumba’s classic hits, “Theresa,” as attendees sang along and paid their respects.
The video sparked admiration online, with many praising Ghanaians in Canada for coming together to celebrate the life and music of an icon gone too soon.
Source: YEN.com.gh
