Daddy Lumba's Close Friend, Juaben Fosu, Shares Why Late Musician Ditched Medical Treatment Abroad

• Daddy Lumba's close friend Juaben Fosu, whose name was featured in Yentie Obiaa, has opened up on why he ignored foreign hospitals to have his surgery in Ghana
• In a video, he stated that Daddy Lumba had trust issues and didn't want to perform the surgery anywhere other than his home country
• Speaking exclusively to YEN.com.gh, a Ghanaian counsellor gave insights into Juaben Fosu's comment

A close friend of late Ghanaian music legend, Daddy Lumba, has opened up on why the late musician refused to have his surgery in a hospital abroad.

In a video, Juaben Fosu indicated that Daddy Lumba was involved in an accident which affected his spine.

He claimed the musician ignored the incident and faced severe medical implications later in his life, which led him to undergo surgery.

The man claiming to be Daddy Lumba's friend of 40 years stated that Daddy Lumba spent about $40,000 on the surgery.

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Given the advanced medical resources available in hospitals abroad, it was expected that Daddy Lumba would undergo his spine surgery outside Ghana. However, he chose to have the procedure done at a hospital in Ghana instead.

After many years, Juaben Fosu has finally explained why the Ghanaian music legend made that decision.

He noted that the famous musician had some fear of whites and did not trust foreigners due to some previous events. This prevented him from having his surgery abroad.

"Daddy Lumba has been unwell for over 15 years. He had an accident, and because he was young and performing (music), he didn't pay attention to it. So he later had side effects. Mama Acheampong took care of him during this period," he said.

"He later had surgery in Ghana, and a team of foreign doctors performed the surgery. The reason he didn't perform the surgery in Ghana was that he didn't trust foreigners," he added.

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Watch the video of Juaben Fosu speaking on why Lumba chose a hospital in Ghana and not abroad from 02:33 to 03:30:

Cousellor condemns Juaben Fosu

Speaking exclusively to YEN.com.gh, a Ghanaian counsellor, Seyram Avortri, expressed his view on Juaben Fosu's remarks.

"As a counsellor, I believe sharing a deceased friend’s confidential information without their prior consent is a breach of trust and should be approached with great sensitivity and respect for their privacy," he said.

Netizens blast Juaben Fosu for spilling Lumba's secrets

Netizens who saw the video of Juaben Fosu speaking on why Daddy Lumba jilted foreign hospitals for a Ghanaian hospital have people talking. Many in the comments section criticised the friend of the late musician.

@Marclawz wrote:

"This man is not a friend. Have you seen Kennedy Agyapong granting interviews, but he’s all over helping and making sure things go right."

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@Abena Sika wrote:

"So he should keep quiet for people to disrespect Akosua Serwaa, the disrespect is too much."

@Seth wrote:

"But I know somebody who has done spine surgery for more than 30 years. he is now 70 to 80 years. So what are you talking about? It epends on the person, lifestyle."

@Sista_adjoa wrote:

"If Ante Serwaa hadn’t been disrespected, he wouldn't have come out to say anything. He is privy to all details and has to defend Ante Serwaa."

@MAA THESS OTSI wrote:

"I don't see anything wrong with what he is saying."

Sad Scenes emerge from Lumba's residence

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that 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.

Source: YEN.com.gh