Daddy Lumba is a Ghanaian Highlife musician
The internet, particularly social media platforms, was thrown into a frenzy following disturbing rumors and later confirmed reports about the passing of one of Ghana’s legendary Highlife musician, Daddy Lumba.
News of his demise popped up in the early hours of Saturday, July 26, 2025, with various blogs and social media accounts spreading the news, accompanied by pictures and songs from the Highlife maestro.
As the official confirmation from his family was made public, many Ghanaians have taken to X to make comments.
Some netizens begun sharing fond memories of Daddy Lumba online, celebrating his remarkable milestones in the music industry by sharing some of his musical works.
One user shared that they’ve been playing Daddy Lumba’s song “Adaka Tea” on repeat all day, as it reflects on the unpredictability of life and death.
“Adaka Tea by Daddy Lumba on repeat today. Life is fragile. We aren’t promised tomorrow,” the user posted.
Others criticised individuals spreading what they term false claims about the musician.
Some even anrgued that such news resurfaces annually, raising questions about the motives behind these acts, especially when they firmly believe Daddy Lumba was still alive.
“You people are very disgusting for that Daddy Lumba false news. Ah One person every year you people Kill him why? Ah,” a user furiously posted.
In 2015, similar news broke out, with Daddy Lumba coming out to debunk it himself, expressing his anger at such news.
In 2020, another series of rumours popped up, with a similar reaction.
On the other hand, others had dismissed the reports as false, stating that they are awaiting official communication from Daddy Lumba’s camp, which, as of now, has been made public.
The family communication indicated that Daddy Lumba died at the age of 60 at the Bank Hospital after a short illness.
Read some of the posts below:
I am rather Trusting this Daddy Lumba news 😒
Lumba won’t die. He will ascend to Heaven like Moses thems pic.twitter.com/D8X5iwPk4H— Kay💧 (@Kaypoisson1) July 26, 2025
Daddy Lumba 🫶🏾
— STREET IS WATCHING ON YOUTUBE (@djsliming) July 26, 2025
Adaka Tea by Daddy Lumba on repeat today. Life is fragile. We aren’t promised tomorrow. 😔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/lDmilcBLpn
— BIG STORMZY 🦍🏗 (@SamTuga44) July 26, 2025
You people are very disgusting for that Daddy Lumba false news . Ah One person every year you people K!ll him why? Ah
— TWO TERTY (@TwoTerty1) July 26, 2025
You won’t even confirm if the news about Daddy Lumba is true, yet you’ve already started posting his music and saying RIP. What kind of pathetic behavior is that? At least verify before spreading things.
— ACCRA MAYOR 🥲🥷 (@0panaa_1) July 26, 2025
It should be really stressful being a relative of Daddy Lumba.
— Ebenezer Donkoh (NY DJ) (@nydjlive) July 26, 2025
Daddy Lumba dey somewhere plus bad bitches dey chill, u people dey here say he die.
— Torgbuigà (@Mr_Ceyram) July 26, 2025
Is the Daddy Lumba news I’m hearing true? Ei
— KUSHY🌴 (@heisaboy_) July 26, 2025
Daddy Lumba de3 every year we dey get people wey dey take demma mouth k!ll am
— RuF🦅 (@Ruf_ayi) July 26, 2025
Lmao I won’t believe anything yall say about Daddy Lumba till some credible media houses confirm masa
— TWO TERTY (@TwoTerty1) July 26, 2025
MAG/AE
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