This woman was a longtime neighbour of the late Daddy Lumba
Aunty Aggie, a woman who has been a longtime neighbour of the late Highlife legend, Daddy Lumba, has shared memories about her relationship with the musician and how kind he was to her and others in their community.
In an interview with GhanaWeb, Aunty Aggie said she was affected when she heard the news of Daddy Lumba’s passing.
She explained that two of his children called her to confirm whether the news was true after it began circulating online.
“Two of his children called us to find out if he had truly passed away, but we hadn’t heard the news yet. We were discussing it in our house when we suddenly heard people crying, and that’s when we realised it was true. We live in harmony with Daddy Lumba, so hearing the news really troubled us. His death has deeply affected us,” she said.
She described Daddy Lumba as a father figure to the entire neighbourhood and someone who was always ready to help others, especially the less privileged.
Although she admitted she could not sing any of his songs, she said she would always remember him for his kindness and the way he supported her with money for food.
“Lumba was a father figure to the poor, always smiling and always kind. He was a very good man and incredibly humble. He often gave me money, and that’s what I will remember him for, even though I don’t know his songs. Someone who provides you with money for food deserves to be remembered at all times,” she added.
Daddy Lumba passed away on July 26, 2025, at The Bank Hospital in Accra after a short illness.
His death has left many Ghanaians mourning the loss of a music legend who had touched lives through his songs.
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