Vida Adutwumwaa Boateng is a showbiz analyst and pundit
Showbiz analyst and pundit, Vida Adutwumwaa Boateng, has expressed concern over the ongoing disputes surrounding the funeral preparations of Highlife legend Daddy Lumba.
Speaking on UTV’s United Showbiz on November 1, 2025, Vida lamented the continuous public disagreements among family members regarding the funeral arrangements.
She stated that the controversies are damaging the reputation of the late musician and his family.
According to her, the situation has shifted the public’s focus from mourning the late musician to engaging in unnecessary debates.
“Why won’t we explore the issue for the family to come together? Daddy Lumba has been on everyone’s lips for weeks. The solemnity is gone because of the controversies,” she said.
She explained that family members who speak publicly are worsening the situation with their unrestrained comments.
“Due to the ongoing controversy, the family members who are known for speaking in public just talk anyhow whenever they’re given the microphone. What bothers me the most is the legacy that Daddy Lumba left behind. Now, there’s nothing protecting it,” she shared.
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Vida further noted that individuals who do not know the late singer personally have taken to social media to make careless remarks about him and his family.
“People who don’t know where he’s from and how he achieved everything go live on social media and just speak anyhow about him,” she added.
She also cautioned that such disunity could cost the family potential government support.
“Even if the government wants to help with the funeral arrangements, now they won’t because who amongst the family are they going to meet with and discuss the plans?” she questioned.
The analyst urged the elders of the family to unite and consider the lasting consequences of their actions on Daddy Lumba‘s image.
“All these are damaging his reputation and that of his family. We will all talk about the issues going on, but in the end, you are the elders, and the consequences that will fall on the family. If it’s something that would help you all, then let’s continue with it.
“Now, when someone mentions Lumba or his family, what will be the perception of people in Ghana? That’s what I want them to focus on. Everything should end, and if we are to hear something about him again, it should be about the funeral preparation so that Lumba can also rest in peace,” she added.
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