- Kumawood producer Paul Gee has stirred outrage online after he alleged that Daddy Lumba owed him GH₵ 40,000 and called on his family to settle the debt
- He claimed that he paid Lumba the amount in 2012 to acquire the rights to his Legacy and Legacy Ball appearance, only for it to be sold to another producer
- His comments sparked backlash from Ghanaians, with many people slamming him for not settling the issue with Lumba while he was alive
Kumawood movie producer Paul Gee has stirred outrage on social media after alleging that the late musician, Daddy Lumba, owed him money.
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Daddy Lumba passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, throwing Ghana into mourning.
He passed away at the Bank Hospital in Accra, where he had been transported to after falling ill at home.
The highlife legend, who transcended generations with his music, was widely regarded as Ghana’s greatest musician.
Paul Gee bashes Lumba over purported debt
Paul Gee, a renowned Kumawood movie producer, has opened up on an alleged debt Daddy Lumba owed him.
In an interview seen by YEN.com.gh, he claimed that he entered into a deal with the late musician that was not honoured.
He alleged that he paid Lumba GH₵ 40,000 in 2012 for the rights to sell his Legacy and Legacy Ball appearance on DVD.
Paul Gee said after he made payment, Daddy Lumba sold the rights to another producer without refunding his money.
He said over the years, he made multiple attempts to retrieve his money to no success.
The producer stated that he plans to visit Lumba’s family to inform them to settle the debt before the singer is buried.
Below is the TikTok video of Paul Gee speaking about Daddy Lumba’s alleged debt.
Joy Industries CEO refuses to mourn Lumba
Paul Gee’s claims followed a similar allegation from the CEO of Joy Industries, Manfred Takyi.
In a post shared on social media after Daddy Lumba’s death, Takyi alleged that the singer received cash and a vehicle from him to promote his company’s products but never fulfilled his end of the bargain.
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He said due to their history, he feels no obligation to feel sad over the musician’s death.
The Instagram post with his claim is below.
Reactions to Daddy Lumba’s alleged debt
Ghanaians shared largely negative responses to Paul Gee’s claim that Daddy Lumba owed him GH₵ 40,000.
YEN.com.gh compiled some of the comments below.
yawoduro48 said:
“No, something is missing here. Why can’t you sue him in court?”
OKUAPEMNIBA wrote:
“Don’t you think some people also owe Lumba?”
Kwame Sense commented:
“Masa, forget.”
P3 WO DE3 said:
“Go to the police station, period 😏😏😏.”
Odeneho Prince wrote:
“Eiiii, hmmm. Ghana for you.”
Lydia Yin commented:
“When this legend was alive, you didn’t go for your money. Why now, after his death?
Philip Tetteh Lartey said:
“Master, go somewhere and sleep. Why didn’t you come out when he was alive?”
MPs sing Daddy Lumba’s songs in Parliament
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that multiple MPs performed Daddy Lumba’s songs in Parliament after his death.
In a moment that warmed hearts online, several parliamentarians from both political parties paid tribute to the late highlife singer.
The legislators also bantered over the hidden meanings in Daddy Lumba’s songs, with one MP jabbing the majority caucus by referencing Lumba’s song Yɛ Ne Wo Sere Kwa, suggesting that the majority merely smile on the surface but lack sincerity.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
