Daddy Lumba's Son Speaks 'Stylish' Twi As He Addresses Ghanaians
- A small portion of Daddy Lumba's candlelight vigil at the Independence Square was offered to his family
- Addressing the teeming supporters, the late highlife singer's handsome son, Calvin, spoke in Twi
- His been-to accent as the Twi words rolled out during his heartwarming speech has stoked traction online
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Daddy Lumba's son, Calvin Fosu, has courted attention online after some of his moments during his father's vigil emerged.
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The vigil held at the Independence Square on August 1 drew hundreds of fans united by their love for the late highlife singer who passed away on July 26 in Accra.
During the vigil organised by Ghana's Creative Arts Ministry, Daddy Lumba's family took the stage.
The Ankwanoma hitmaker's son was spotted with his sisters and mother, Akosua Serwaa. He took the lead, eulogising his father for the love he gave his children and the legacy he built with his music.
After his sisters shared their heartfelt message to fans, Daddy Lumba's son Calvin thanked fans in the Ghanaian dialect Twi.
The crowd erupted with cheers on hearing Calvin's been-to accent as the Twi phrase rolled out during his speech.
Reports indicate that Calvin and his sisters were raised in Germany by their mother, Akosua Serwaa, Daddy Lumba's first wife.
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What happened to Daddy Lumba?
On July 26, it was reported that Daddy Lumba, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu, had died. The 60-year-old died at the Bank Hospital after a short illness, as per a release by his family.
According to Juaben Fosu, his close friend since high school, Daddy Lumba battled with a spine injury for close to 15 years.
In an interview after the musician's death, Juaben Fosu noted that Daddy Lumba had a successful surgery to replace his spine with a metallic replica; however, the effects never went away completely.
"He had an accident, but didn't pay enough attention to the injury. He was young by then and was in his prime. Eventually, the effects caught up with him. He was operated upon and had his spine replaced with metal. The operation costs $40k," Juabeng Fosu said.
The Ankwanoma hitmaker was married to his second wife, whom he affectionately referred to as Odo Broni, when he died.
Details about the highlife luminary's biological children are scant. Reports indicate that he was survived by seven children, four with his first wife, Akosua Serwaa, who lives abroad and three with Odo Broni, his second wife.
Reactions as Daddy Lumba's son speaks Twi
YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from fans in reaction to Calvin's message to Daddy Lumba's supporters during the candlelight vigil.
Yaa Bonsu said:
"Best achievement in life, having children to replace u when u are gone, rest in peace Daddy."
Mrsbohyeba commented:
"Herrrrr, Asante agudie papapaaa. The legacy of the legend."
Love shared:
"Eiiii, second wives should learn from this, First wife’s children will be slanging English, will have well trained education and the rest hmmmmm."
Daddy Lumba's son consoles his auntie
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Daddy Lumba's handsome son, Calvin, had been spotted at his father's residence in Accra.
In a video, the handsome young man was captured consoling his father's sister, who was overwhelmed with tears.
They shared a warm embrace and spoke for a brief while before Daddy Lumba's sister carried on greeting the other relatives seated.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
