Ugandan Lady Mourns Daddy Lumba, Sings Aben Wo Ha Word for Word

• A Ugandan woman trended on TikTok after posting an emotional video mourning Daddy Lumba’s death
• She referred to the Ghanaian icon as “our daddy” and sang a portion of his song “Aben Wo Ha” despite not knowing the full lyrics
• The grieving fan said Daddy Lumba’s passing is as big a loss as Michael Jackson’s and even greater than Ebony Reigns’ death

A Ugandan TikToker identified as Nan has captured hearts online after mourning with Ghana the passing of Ghanaian highlife legend Daddy Lumba.

YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that the Ghanaian highlife legend, Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly called Daddy Lumba, passed on Saturday, July 26, 2025, after a short illness.

According to Graphiconline, Daddy Lumba died at the Bank Hospital in Accra. He was admitted to the hospital for an undisclosed illness and gave up the ghost on Saturday morning.

Ugandan woman mourns Daddy Lumba’s passing

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In the now-viral video sighted by YEN.com.gh, Nan confessed she isn’t Ghanaian but said her deep connection to the culture made her feel the weight of the loss.

Displaying her grief, Nan broke into a raw rendition of Daddy Lumba’s iconic song ‘Aben wo ha.’

She claimed that she didn’t know all the words, but singing it was the only way she could express her pain.

Her act of grief resonated with many who praised her for acknowledging the musical giant’s impact beyond Ghana’s borders.

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She also compared the heartbreak to when the world lost Michael Jackson, stating that Daddy Lumba’s death would hit Ghanaians just as hard.

She also referenced the tragic passing of Ebony Reigns but said this one cuts even deeper because of the singer’s legendary status and four-decade career.

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She said:

“I think the last time that we really experienced a big death like this that affected everybody was Michael Jackson. Though Ebony really shook us, but no, this is a man that has sung for 40+ years. It is a big tragedy.”

The Ugandan fan added that she was surprised to hear that the singer died at the age of 60, calling it “very young” for such a vibrant and celebrated figure.

Watch the video below.

Reactions to Daddy Lumba’s sentiment from Ugandan

Despite being from Uganda, Nan’s reaction echoed the sentiments of many Ghanaians who view Daddy Lumba not just as an artist but as a national treasure. Some of the reactions are below.

Carolyn commented:

“I was taking you seriously till you started singing Aben woha, then i lost it. “

Antwi lyrical wrote:

“Are u sure u are not a Ghanaian? But your accent.”

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Nana Tuffour said:

“Nnoɔma ɛtetee yɛn nyinaa me nua. Daddy aha yɛn paa.”

_brew_newlove commented:

Madam why please allow us to mourn in peace.”

Obroni shares facts about Daddy Lumba

Yen.com.gh had earlier reported that a white lady named Hannah paid tribute to Ghanaian singer Daddy Lumba by sharing 10 facts about his life and career.

The woman expressed her 20-year love for Ghana while highlighting Daddy Lumba’s early music journey and achievements.

Her video sparked widespread reactions online, with fans praising her admiration but also correcting inaccuracies.

Source: YEN.com.gh