Daddy Lumba's High School in Juaben Holds Vigil, Students Mourn
- Students of Juaben Senior High School have held a vigil in celebration of the late Daddy Lumba's life and legacy
- The late highlife legend who passed away last month was an old student of the high school in 1960
- Footage from the memorial service has garnered huge traction on social media
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A vigil in honour of Ghanaian highlife great Daddy Lumba has been held at his alma mater, Juaben Senior High School.
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On a printed banner at the entrance of the school, the late Daddy Lumba, who passed away on July 26, was hailed as a hero.
"Charles Kwadwo Fosu, aka Daddy Lumba, our hero, your alma mater bids you farewell," the banner read.
Students from the school gathered at their assembly hall with lit candles and sang what appeared to be their national anthem.
After, they embarked on a procession with the school's brass band leading the pack.
Daddy Lumba attended Juaben Senior High School after a short stint at Adu Gyamfi Senior High School. He completed his secondary education in 1984.
The highlife great met his childhood sweetheart, Theresa, in high school.
Reports indicate that Theresa's sponsorship helped Daddy Lumba relocate abroad and funded his early years as a musician.
What happened to Daddy Lumba?
Daddy Lumba, aka Charles Kwadwo Fosu, passed away on Saturday, July 26, at the Bank Hospital in Accra. The 60-year-old highlife musician was ill for a short period before his demise.
The Ankwanoma hitmaker was married to his second wife, whom he affectionately referred to as Odo Broni.
He was survived by seven children, four with his first wife, Akosua Serwaa, who lives abroad and three with Odo Broni.
Before he died, the singer had battled multiple health challenges that led him to undergo surgery to repair injuries to his spine.
The surgeries were successful, but later complications made life difficult, leaving him bedridden for significant parts of his final years.
His death sparked nationwide mourning as Ghanaians of all ages and backgrounds grieved the passing of a great highlife legend.
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Juaben SHS gesture stir reactions
YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from netizens in reaction to Juaben SHS' gesture in honour of Daddy Lumba.
Oheneba Berima said:
"He has done a lot for them."
"Appau Marfo Emmanuel Tetra shared:
"At least he could have built a sick bay or three-unit classroom block in his name as a symbol in the school."
Amissah Christopher noted:
"I'm proud of my school.
Appau Marfo Emmanuel Tetra commented:
"Sad on this aspect. A legend in Ghana, but his status did not reflect in his alma mater."
Chairman Wontumi visits Daddy Lumba's widow
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the Ashanti Regional chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, aka Chairman Wontumi, had visited Daddy Lumba's widow.
The politician was seen consoling Odo Broni, who couldn't hide her tears after the death of her husband.
The legendary highlife singer, who died at the age of 60 after a short illness, had fallen ill and was receiving treatment at the Bank Hospital in Accra.
Source: YEN.com.gh
