Daddy Lumba's Widow Odo Broni Unveils Musician's Last Wish, Weeps in Video
- Daddy Lumba's grieving widow has unveiled the late musician's last wish before his heartbreaking demise
- Odo Broni wept bitterly as she recalled how the deceased music legend always spoke about the unfulfilled dream that meant so much to him
- Netizens who saw Odo Broni's video were heartbroken and expressed their views in the comments section
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Daddy Lumba's death has plunged Ghana and other parts of the world into grief. His family, especially his wife, is struggling to come to terms with the musician's demise.
As the country mourns, Odo Broni, the music legend's young wife, has unveiled his greatest wish.
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In an emotional video, the widow wept bitterly as she recalled the promise Daddy Lumba had made to her and the unfulfilled dream that meant so much to him.
She noted that Daddy Lumba badly wanted to see his last son's Basic Education and Certificate Exam (BECE) results.
Daddy Lumba passes away
The legendary musician passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, breaking many hearts. The musician reportedly died at the Bank Hospital after a brief illness.
Scores of Ghanaians thronged the late musician's residence to commiserate with his family. Lumba's children, who also live abroad, have touched down to mourn their late father.
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During a gathering to introduce the late musician's children, Odo Broni burst into uncontrollable tears and unpacked the late musician's wish.
She unveiled that Daddy Lumba deeply wished to see his son’s BECE results and had promised to do everything within his power to stay alive and witness the moment. Sadly, his passing made that impossible.
"He promised to stay and witness Junior's BECE result, but he didn't," the grieving widow said in a video.
Chairman Wontumi consoles Odo Broni
The NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, alias Chairman Wontumi, visited Daddy Lumba’s residence to sympathise with the musician's family.
A video, which has left many heartbroken, shows his encounter with Odo Broni, Daddy Lumba's widow.
Odo Broni was heard sobbing after she granted Chairman Wontumi a private audience.
Wontumi, who was visibly moved by the actions of the grieving widow, shared words of encouragement with her.
Ghanaian media personality, Sokoohemaa, was also granted a private audience with Odo Broni when she, too, visited to sympathise with the grieving family.
She presented flowers to Odo Broni as a show of sympathy, respect, and support to the young widow in her time of difficulty.
Sokoohemaa then shared words of encouragement with the grieving widow and opened up about their last encounter.
Daddy Lumba's abusuapanin apologises to Odo Broni
The head of Daddy Lumba's family has apologised for certain comments he made about Odo Broni when news of the musician’s death first reached him.
Kofi Owusu, in an interview with Kontonkyie TV, explained in a surprising twist that Odo Broni had followed traditional customs in informing him of her husband's passing.
He then sought forgiveness for his comments and called on Ghanaians to support the family through this difficult moment.
Dignitaries eulogise Daddy Lumba
Many dignitaries have shown solidarity with the family of the late Daddy Lumba ever since news of his death was made public.
Former President Nana Akufo-Addo, Osei Kwame Despite, and well-known musicians like Amakye Dede have all visited the residence of the late highlife legend to mourn with the family.
Watch the video of Lumba's wife disclosing her deceased husband's last wish below:
Reactions to Daddy Lumba's last wish
Odo Broni's disclosure broke the hearts of many on social media. Some netizens shared some comforting words with the grieving widow. Others commented on the great relationship that existed between Lumba's wife and kids.
@Nana Agyei Peasah wrote:
"Odo Broni is traumatised."
@Ellen588 wrote:
"So, where are Akosua Serwaa's children?"
@Maami_nyarko wrote:
"You see how Calvin is holding his stepmum.This shows Odo Broni and the older kids have a cordial relationship."
@Ewegail wrote:
"This woman is loosing it ooo oh God! Be her strength oooo🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏."
@Aduagyemansampson wrote:
"The real wife, the family knows is not this one o. Traditionally, unless he married her through customary demands."
Daddy Lumba took medicine during live performance
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a touching video of Daddy Lumba recording a campaign song while holding his medicine has gone viral, showing his commitment to music.
The highlife legend had reportedly been battling spinal complications and health issues for years, which affected his later performances.
The video triggered emotional reactions online, with some MPs honouring him by using his songs during a recent session in Parliament.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
