Sarkodie is a Ghanaian rapper
A month after the entire country was shaken by the sudden demise of Daddy Lumba, rapper Sarkodie has recounted how he received the news.
In a live Instagram session shared on X on September 1, 2025, Sarkodie disclosed that he was driving when he heard the news and was immediately compelled to pull over.
He explained that the death of the highlife legend, whom he regarded as an idol, came as a complete shock to him.
“If I had heard it from anywhere else, I wouldn’t have taken it seriously, but the person who called me, I actually parked because I was driving. I don’t know what came over me, but I started calling his phone. It was going through, but no one picked.
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“The next morning, I saw his number calling me. It was a bit scary, but it was his wife, Odo Broni, who actually confirmed it,” he said.
Recounting his profound memories of the late “Makra Mo” singer, Sarkodie added that he used to visit the late musician at home.
According to him, Daddy Lumba was like a father figure who offered him valuable advice on music-related matters.
“It was a privilege to be on a song with him, and I also had the opportunity to visit him at home. Sometimes he makes me come and speak to me about how the industry is and what I can learn from it.
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“This is someone I look up to, so when I heard the news, I couldn’t doubt because of who called me,” he added.
Watch the video below:
🚨😭: Sarkodie recalls how he felt hearing of Daddy Lumba’s passing 💔
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