Big Akwes (L) has been slammed on social media for making a comment about Lumba’s (R) death
Kumawood actor Big Akwes has sparked outrage on social media following comments he made about the death of Ghanaian highlife legend Daddy Lumba.
The actor indicated that the singer’s passing brought him a sense of relief, citing the extent of Lumba’s long-standing health complications.
Speaking in an interview on Obatanpa FM, Big Akwes claimed that the late musician had been suffering in silence for years and that his death, though sad, came as a release from ongoing pain.
According to him, Daddy Lumba had battled severe health issues, including complications from spinal surgery, and had reportedly been confined to a wheelchair for nearly three years.
“I was happy to hear the passing of Daddy Lumba. Because of the illness, which he underwent surgery on his spine, the truth is he was suffering. He has said it before that he has been in a wheelchair for almost three years…just recently when we buried the father of Father Abraham, we invited Daddy Lumba where he said he would show up but he couldn’t.
“He was supposed to just come around and sit in his car and take GH¢400k but he couldn’t come to the funeral and it shows he did not have the strength,” he said.
But while some netizens acknowledged the reality of the singer’s health condition, many have condemned the actor’s choice of words, especially his expression of being “happy” about the death, as insensitive and ill-timed.
Critics argue that even if his intentions were not malicious, the tone and timing of his comment were inappropriate given the nation’s ongoing mourning.
“He’s right though but he shouldn’t have to say he’s happy, that’s a wrong statement there, but I think he’s right someway,” one social media user wrote in response to the interview.
“Some statements don’t need to be aired regardless,” another commented.
Others were more blunt in their criticism, calling out Big Akwes for what they saw as a pattern of reckless speech.
“This guy is fooling too much. I don’t understand why they still give him the platform to chat nonsense,” one commenter posted.
He’s right though but he shouldn’t have to say he’s happy 🙄dat’s wrong statement there but I think he’s right someway 😊
— LEJEHND (@lejehnd19878) July 29, 2025
He won’t stop fooling because you guys can’t wait to give him the publicity
— kweku aboagye (@kwekuaboagye5) July 29, 2025
This guy is fooling too much hand for touch him,I don’t understand why they still give him the platform to chat nonsense.
— Kofi Airtime (@Airtimestudioss) July 29, 2025
AK/MA
