Daddy Lumba: Parliament Told To Consider Making The Birthday Of Late Highlife Legend A Holiday
- Bright Kankam Boadu is trending online in the wake of his tribute to Daddy Lumba, who died over the weekend
- The journalist, in eulogising the late 60-year-old, suggested that the birthday of Daddy Lumba should be made a holiday
- Ghanaians who thronged the comment section of the video sympathised with the family of Daddy Lumba
Ghanaian media personality Bright Kankam Boadu, alias BKB, has caused a stir after a video of him paying tribute to highlife legend Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, surfaced online.
In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh on the TikTok page of @smmartmedi, the award-winning journalist, reacting to the demise of Daddy Lumba, expressed pain, saying Ghana had lost a great icon.
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He suggested that in celebrating his life and legacy, the birthday of Daddy Lumba should be made a national holiday.
Bright Kankam Boadu then urged Parliament to consider his suggestion, insisting that people like Daddy Lumba also deserve such honours.
"In celebrating his life and legacy, the birthday of Daddy Lumba should be made a holiday," he suggested.
Co-hosts who were on the show agreed with him on the suggestion that the birthday of Daddy Lumba should be made a holiday.
Bright Kankam Boadu also opined that a single selected venue would not be large enough to host the funeral of Daddy Lumba.
He then added it would be best if people held small ceremonies across the country to celebrate the life of the music icon.
Counsellor Lutterodt slams Serwaa Amihere
Counsellor George Lutterodt has expressed unhappiness regarding how the death of highlife legend Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, was made public.
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In an interview with Power FM, Counsellor Lutterodt stated that traditional customs were overlooked in the process.
At the time of writing this report, the video had generated over 2,000 likes and 100 comments.
Watch the video below:
Reactions to Daddy Lumba's passing
Social media users have expressed pain over the passing of Daddy Lumba
Ben Kwasi Owusu commented:
“Serwaa showed unflinching support and love for Daddy Lumba. She promoted DL’s shows and took him as a father figure. The bond was deep, and Kwadwo Fosu reciprocated it. Serwaa, my condolences to you.”
Moro M. Issah indicated:
“I wish all humans behaved like you. Let's show love to people when they are alive. I love you purely for this, you are a gem.”
Nii Otu Quao opned:
“May the good Lord grant us all strength in these trying moments of the loss of legendary DL. Serwaa, you have been phenomenal in these final moments.”
Confi bust added:
“Aww, very sad. Every FM station is playing DL’s songs. I didn’t want to be sad, so I tuned in to Number 1 FM looking for some prayers, in fact, they were also playing DL’s songs and talking about DL and Serwaa.”
Daddy Lumba's backing vocalist pays tribute.
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the renowned backing vocalist for legendary Ghanaian musician Daddy Lumba has paid glowing tribute to the memory of her former boss.
Ateaa Tina took to social media to express her sorrow over his passing, labelling him as one of the greatest lyricists of all time.
She reflected on the deep personal and professional bond they shared.
Source: YEN.com.gh
