Candlelight Vigil in Limbo, As Daddy Lumba’s Family Advises Ghanaians Against the Planned Event
- A video of Daddy Lumba's relatives speaking on recent happenings after their loved one died is trending
- Among the issues raised is the displeasure over the planned candlelight vigil that had been scheduled to take place on August 2, 2025
- Social media users who reacted to the video have shared opinions on the disclosure made by Daddy Lumba's family
The family of Ghanaian highlife legend Daddy Lumba has serious objections regarding the planned candlelight vigil scheduled for August 2, 2025, in Accra.
Speaking in an interview with GH Page TV, the head of Daddy Lumba's family, Kofi Owusu, offered clarity on the said event.
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As head of the family, Mr Owusu said no such event would be held on that date in their loved one’s name, as they had not been informed about it.
He therefore admonished Ghanaians to treat the news of that event as a lie.
"We don't know anything about it, and as a family, it is not true. The event is just hearsay. It is not true."
He also added that talks of funeral arrangements being discussed should be ignored since the family is not aware of it.
Daddy Lumba died on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Bank Hospital in Accra, where he was sent for emergency treatment.
In celebration of his life, a candlelight vigil will be organised, the Creative Agency has announced.
The mournful event will take place on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Independence Square in Accra.
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Additionally, a book of condolence was opened by the Fosu family at the private residence of the late musician.
Daddy Lumba, who began his music career in the late 1980s, released approximately 34 albums throughout his illustrious four-decade career.
At the time of writing this report, the video had raked in over 50,000 views and 200 comments.
Watch the video below:
Reactions to Lumba's family objecting to vigil
Netizens have shared varied opinions on the news of Daddy Lumba's family advising Ghanaians against attending the planned candlelight vigil:
@evelyn88371 indicated:
“The head of the family is a very wise man and has spoken well. God bless, and y’all have my sympathy for the irreparable losses sustained. Rest well, DL.”
@richardosei428 wrote:
“In fact, the family members are really mature. They were actually taping themselves to be guided and not to be carried away with any motions and sentiment.”
@gdoggdagaati wrote:
“The woman claiming she doesn’t know any family from DL shows she’s a red flag. How do you marry a man without knowing some of his family members? If he were a poor man, would she have stayed with him without bothering about knowing his family? Some women, SMH.”
NPP mourns Daddy Lumba
Members of the New Patriotic Party have paid their respects to the late music legend Daddy Lumba.
This comes after a delegation, led by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, and his deputy, Patricia Appiagyei, visited the late musician's residence to sympathise with the grieving family.
Alexander Afenyo-Markin, speaking on the sidelines of the event, opened up on the impact of Daddy Lumba on the nation and the NPP in particular.
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