Ivorian Woman Travels to Ghana to Witness Daddy Lumba's Vigil, Shares Her Experience
- An Ivorian woman displayed true love for the late Ghanaian music legend, Daddy Lumba, by halting all her business in Ivory Coast to attend his vigil
- In a video, she opened up about her experience and hilariously sang her favourite Daddy Lumba song
- Netizens who saw the video were touched by the display of love and expressed their views in the comments section
An Ivorian woman has warmed hearts after travelling from Ivory Coast to witness Ghanaian music legend, Daddy Lumba's vigil.
On Saturday, August 2, 2025, thousands of Daddy Lumba's fans thronged the Black Star Square to honour the memory of the late musician.
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The vigil organised by the Creative Arts Agency on behalf of the state started at 6:00 pm and was expected to end at 10:00 pm.
Daddy Lumba's children were present at the vigil. They expressed grief and also thanked Ghanaians immensely for honouring the late musician. Many of Daddy Lumba's songs were played at the event.
It appears some die-hard fans from other parts of the world attended the event. An Ivorian woman who spoke to a content creator shared her experience.
During her interaction with @kingbygonelive, she noted that she was filled with grief after learning about Lumba's demise.
She noted that Daddy Lumba has been one of her greatest entertainers, and his death has left a deep void in her heart.
Speaking of her favourite Lumba Song, she stated that "Aben Waha" was her all-time favourite, followed by "Ankwanomaa."
Watch the video of Daddy Lumba's die-hard fan sharing her experience of the vigil:
Daddy Lumba's music career, spanning decades
Daddy Lumba, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu, is remembered as one of Ghana’s most iconic and influential musicians.
His contribution to highlife music spanned over four decades, during which he released more than 30 albums and over 200 songs.
He began his career in Germany with the Lumba Brothers and rose to national fame with the 1989 album Yɛɛyɛ Aka Akwantuo Mu, which captured the experiences of Ghanaians living abroad.
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As a musical pioneer, Daddy Lumba continuously reinvented his sound by blending traditional highlife rhythms with modern instruments and contemporary themes.
This made his music relatable across generations. His hits such as Aben Wo Ha, Theresa, Poison, Sika, and Yentie Obiaa became household favourites in Ghana and among the diaspora.
Reactions to Ivorian's perspective on Lumba vigil
Netizens who saw the video of the woman eulogising Daddy Lumba were touched. Many in the comments section expressed their heartfelt sympathy to his family.
@Imi55 wrote:
"Wery nice, I am proud of the lady."
@Loyalty❤️❤️ wrote:
"Herrrr chaley ♥️travelled from lvory Coast?"
@Eddie Wright36 wrote:
"Yes, I think she is a Ghanaian. You should've tested by speaking Twi with her, she paused to answer you when you asked her if she was a Ghanaian."
@Prince Adu Acheampong wrote:
"Hmmmmmm, Lumba Why."
Sad mood engulfs Daddy Lumba's residence
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the untimely passing of the highlife music icon Daddy Lumba has hit his family and loved ones hard, throwing them into a state of mourning.
A video from the late musician's house showed a sad atmosphere as some family members gathered to grieve.
The video of Daddy Lumba's family and loved ones triggered sad reactions from many Ghanaians on social media.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
