Social media in Ghana has erupted with mixed reactions following a viral trend titled #JusticeForTeamSideChicks, where several users have accused legendary highlife musician Daddy Lumba of allegedly “chopping and dumping” numerous women during his long music career.
The conversation, which began as a playful post on X (formerly Twitter), has now taken a serious twist as users began sharing stories of women who were allegedly romantically involved with the “Aben Wo Ha” hitmaker and later abandoned. Some netizens claim that many of these women supported Lumba financially and emotionally during his early days, only to be sidelined when fame and fortune found him.
According to trending posts, a few of the women were said to be well-known figures in entertainment and business. Old songs and lyrics are now being dissected by fans who believe Lumba used real-life experiences from these relationships in his music. Many users argue that his love songs, often filled with deep emotions and pain, may have been inspired by some of these controversial encounters.
One user posted, “Daddy Lumba turned heartbreak into hit songs, and we danced to them without knowing the stories behind them.” Another commented, “It’s time the side chicks get justice, they made part of the Lumba brand.”
While the trend has sparked heated debate, others have defended the highlife legend, insisting that these allegations are an attempt to tarnish his image ahead of his 40th anniversary in music. Close associates of Lumba have reportedly dismissed the accusations as baseless, calling it social media propaganda fueled by envy and nostalgia.
Despite the controversy, Daddy Lumba has remained silent. Fans are now waiting to see if he will respond to the trending topic that has once again placed him at the center of national attention—not for his music this time, but for alleged romantic escapades that many say shaped both his career and personal life.
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