Kumawood Actor Big Akwes Speaks on Daddy Lumba’s Death: “I’m Happy He Is Dead”
- Big Akwes has broken his silence on the news of Daddy Lumba's sudden passing on Saturday, July 26, 2025
- In a video, the Kumawood actor expressed his feeling about the music icon's death and numerous health issues
- Big Akwes also recounted his interactions with the late Daddy Lumba, sparking reactions on social media
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Controversial Kumawood actor Christian Akwasi Asamoah, popularly known as Big Akwes, has reacted to legendary Ghanaian icon Daddy Lumba's death.
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The veteran highlife musician passed away at 60 at the Bank Hospital located at Cantonments in Accra on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Daddy Lumba reportedly passed away while on admission at the medical facility to seek treatment for a short illness.
Many Ghanaians, including prominent figures like Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, former President Nana Akufo-Addo, President John Dramani Mahama, and others, mourned and paid tribute to Daddy Lumba on social media.
Big Akwes speaks on Daddy Lumba's death
In an interview with the Kasoa-based radio station Obaatanpa Radio 92.5 FM on Monday, July 28, 2025, Big Akwes recounted his first reaction to the news of Daddy Lumba's sudden demise.
According to him, he was happy to hear about the music icon's demise, as he had struggled with several health issues for many years.
He said:
"I was happy when I heard that Daddy Lumba was dead. He was really suffering due to his illness and the surgery he had on his spine some years ago. He said in the past that he was in a wheelchair for almost three years. Truth be told, he was very sick."
Big Akwes recounted a past encounter where he and his colleagues, including Dr Likee, visited Daddy Lumba's residence to shoot a music video with him.
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The Kumawood actor also noted that one month ago, the late music icon failed to show up for a performance at an associate, Father Abraham's father's funeral service, which was held at the State House.
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The comic actor claimed that the late Daddy Lumba did not come to the funeral despite his associate negotiating a fee of about GH₵4 million with his manager, Roman Fada, for his appearance before the funeral.
He said:
"You will hardly see Daddy Lumba unless he is performing at a public event. He is always at home. Even when he appears at your event, he won't even stay for up to 30 minutes before leaving."
"About a month ago, we went to Father Abraham, from Asofan's father's funeral at the State House. We invited Daddy Lumba, and he agreed to come. On that day, we held negotiations with Roman Fada."
"Trust me when I say that Daddy Lumba failed to show up. He didn't even come to the funeral to raise his hands for a few moments. We had given him almost 4 billion cedis. You can tell that the man was in serious pain. He was really suffering. That is why I said I was happy about his death."
Big Akwes claimed that the late Daddy Lumba was also on almost 90 medications before he encountered a pastor, who prayed for him. He added that the late musician had only lived longer due to his finances.
The video of Big Akwes speaking about Daddy Lumba's death is below:
Reactions to Akwes' remarks about Lumba's death
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
Atongo4gh commented:
"When you die, all the secrets will be out."
Getrude Ampofo-Annan said:
"Hmm, when I heard that he had an operation on his spine, the first thing I said was that he was really suffering. 😭😭😭."
Penny J Africa wrote:
"Good health and peace are what we should ask from the Creator."
user963071818860 commented:
"Going in peace is better than being alive in so much pain. May his soul rest in peace. 🙏"
Twene Jonas pays tribute to Daddy Lumba
Earlier, YEN.com.gh also reported that Twene Jonas paid tribute to Daddy Lumba following the news of his passing.
In a video, the social commentator eulogised the music icon and his superiority over the current generation of musicians.
Twene Jonas also expressed his condolences to the family, loved ones, and legions of fans of the late Daddy Lumba.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
