Ghanaians Blast Maame Ode As She Fakes Crying at Daddy Lumba’s Residence: “You Won’t Be Hired”

• Ghanaian traditional singer, Maame Ode, visited the residence of the late Daddy Lumba with gospel singer Broda Sammy to commiserate with the family
• In videos trending online, she was captured crying, but unfortunately, no tears were seen rolling down her face
• Many people shared their views on the video, while others lashed out at her, saying she won't be hired to cry at the funeral

Maame Ode, the founder and lead singer of the Onyame Nti Nnwom Kro Group based in Kumasi, was spotted at the residence of the late highlife musician Daddy Lumba with gospel singer Broda Sammy to commiserate with his family.

Maame Ode's tearful performance

Videos of Maame Ode's arrival at Daddy Lumba's residence on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, have gone viral on social media.

In the videos, she was clad in all black and her dress was styled with colourful glowing elements, either shaped as rectangles or teardrops.

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As she walked through the gates, Maame Ode began to put up a tearful performance as she cried and wailed loudly with her arms folded around her torso.

She walked side by side with Broda Sammy, who kept a serious look as he tried to shield his sorrowful look by wearing dark sunglasses.

Maame Ode's cry caught the attention of many bloggers as they approached her to try to take videos of her.

Video of Maame Ode's arrival

Reactions to Maame Ode faking crying

Many people were not convinced that Maame Ode was crying upon arriving at Daddy Lumba's residence. Analysing the video, they noted that no tears were rolling down her face.

Others also mentioned that the family of the highlife legend were not going to hire her to cry at his funeral rites.

The reactions of Ghanaians to the video showing Maame Ode's arrival at Daddy Lumba's residence at East Legon are below:

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MickyBabe💯 said:

"Madam, this one de3 you’re not going to be hired to cry oo."

👿Big Leema 👅🕊 said:

"Am not seeing tears oo or my eye is not good."

teekaybig363 said:

"Wadidi ay3 Wei wosanp3 aduane ieeee😂😂😂."

Nharna Arhma said:

"Is she really crying?"

Queensher said:

"Is it free or are we going to pay for the crying 😭."

Daddy Lumba's brother defends Odo Broni

YEN.com.gh reported that Daddy Lumba’s brother stepped forward to defend the musician’s widow, Odo Broni, following public criticism after the highlife legend's passing. In a video that has since gone viral, he addressed some of the concerns raised about how news of Daddy Lumba’s death was communicated.

He clarified that the widow and her family had followed all the appropriate steps in informing his family, countering claims that there was a breach in tradition or protocol. His calm and firm response aimed to put lingering doubts to rest.

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The video stirred conversation online, with many people sharing their thoughts in the comments. While some commended the brother for bringing clarity, others continued to express mixed feelings about the unfolding events.

Source: YEN.com.gh