Kwaku Manu Praises Daddy Lumba’s Wife Odo Broni After His Death: “She’s So Patient and Humble.”
- Popular Ghanaian actor, Kwaku Manu, paid a condolence visit to the home of late highlife legend, Daddy Lumba, on Thursday, July 31, to mourn with his family
- Speaking after his visit, Manu expressed praise and admiration for the musician’s widow, Priscilla Ofori-Atta, aka Odo Broni
- He described her as patient, humble, and kind, and thanked her for standing by Daddy Lumba through the years as he faced difficult health challenges
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Kumawood actor Kwaku Manu has praised late musician Daddy Lumba’s wife, Priscilla Ofori-Atta, aka Odo Broni, describing her as a special woman.
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Kwaku Manu visited the late singer’s home in East Legon on Thursday, July 31, 2025, to express his condolences on his death.
Daddy Lumba, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu on September 29, 1964, died on July 26, 2025, at the age of 60.
His death occurred at the Bank Hospital in Accra, where he was taken after he fell ill at his East Legon home.
Lumba died shortly after he arrived at the hospital, throwing the entire nation into mourning.
News of his death initially went viral on social media before his family confirmed the tragedy with a statement.
"With profound sorrow and deep grief, the Fosu family announces the passing of Ghana's beloved musical icon, Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, who passed away earlier today, Saturday, July 26, 2025, after a short illness," the statement read.
Kwaku Manu visits Daddy Lumba’s house
Kumawood actor Kwaku Manu arrived at the late actor’s home to express his condolences to his family in the afternoon of July 31.
He was seen wearing a black outfit and being escorted by a few people.
Before entering the home, the actor was asked to state his memories of Daddy Lumba, but he refused to speak until he had completed his visit.
Below is a TikTok video of Kwaku Manu arriving at Daddy Lumba’s home.
Kwaku Manu praises Daddy Lumba’s widow
Speaking after his visit, Kwaku Manu reserved lots of praise for the late singer’s widow, Odo Broni.
He said he was impressed by her simplicity and humility in the face of tragedy.
Kwaku Manu said his previous encounters with Daddy Lumba's wife confirmed that impression of her.
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He also expressed admiration for her for being able to stay by the musician’s side throughout the years as he battled numerous health challenges.
The TikTok video of Kwaku Manu praising Daddy Lumba’s wife is below.
Reactions to Kwaku Manu’s Odo Broni praise
YEN.com.gh compiled some comments in reaction to the video of Kwaku Manu praising Daddy Lumba’s wife.
🤾🏽♂️🤾🏽♂️🌟 said:
"Masa let us think; he has money, and girls like money too. If Daddy Lumba had nothing, do you think she would have stayed there till now?"
Dr Stefan wrote:
"Living with a difficult man who is quick-tempered is a tough job for every woman. She has done well."
Odo Broni weeps during Wontumi visit
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Daddy Lumba’s widow wept bitterly during a condolence visit from NPP politician Chairman Wontumi.
Wontumi visited the late singer’s house and was seen in a video consoling her in her grief.
He said her husband’s death is only fleeting because he would live on through his music.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
