Daddy Lumba’s death has plunged Ghana and other parts of the world into grief. His family, especially his wife, is struggling to come to terms with the musician’s demise.
As the country mourns, Odo Broni, the music legend’s young wife, has unveiled his greatest wish.
In an emotional video, the widow wept bitterly as she recalled the promise Daddy Lumba had made to her and the unfulfilled dream that meant so much to him.
After the announcement of the legend’s death, scores of Ghanaians thronged the late musician’s residence to commiserate with his family.
Lumba’s children, who also live abroad, have touched down to confirm the news about his passing and also mourn their late father.
During a gathering to introduce the late musician’s children, Odo Broni burst into uncontrollable tears and unpacked the late musician’s wish. “He promised to stay and witness Junior’s BECE result, but he didn’t,” the grieving widow said in a video.
She unveiled that Daddy Lumba promised to do everything within his power to stay alive and witness the moment. Sadly, his passing made that impossible.
The words of Odo Broni broke the hearts of many on social media. Some netizens sent some words of comforting words to the grieving widow.
Others commented on the great relationship that existed between Lumba’s wife and kids.
“Odo Broni is traumatised.”
@Nana Agyei Peasah
“So, where are Akosua Serwaa’s children?”
@Ellen588
“You see how Calvin is holding his stepmum. This shows Odo Broni and the older kids have a cordial relationship.”
@Maami_nyarko
“This woman is losing it ooo oh God! Be her strength oooo🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏.”
@Ewegail
“The real wife the family knows is not this one o. Traditionally, unless he married her through custom demands.”
@Aduagyemansampson
Meanwhile, in a poignant video that has ignited conversations across social media, Odo Broni managed to smile softly amid her sorrow as one of the Tagoe Sisters, known for their powerful harmonies and contribution to Ghanaian gospel music, embraces her with words of consolation.
Despite her fragile demeanour, she demonstrated strength as she mourned the loss of her beloved husband.
Ateaa Tina Shares Daddy Lumba’s Chilling Prediction
Ateaa Tina, a longtime backup vocalist for the late legendary Highlife musician Daddy Lumba, shared a deeply emotional memory of the singer.
Tina recalled that Daddy Lumba once confided about the age the musician’s mother died, adding that he believed he would only live a few years longer than she did.
According to her, that heartbreaking statement came rushing back to her upon hearing the news of his passing.
“When I heard of his death, I immediately remembered something he once told me that really broke me. When his mother died, he buried her in the same room he had given my friends and me to stay in. He came into the room very drunk, crying like a child. I asked why he was crying, and he said he had something to tell me and that I should remember it when he died.”
Ateaa Tina
Tina revealed that she told Daddy Lumba his statement was too heavy for her to process, but he insisted she was old enough to handle it.
“He told me his mother died at 52 and that he wouldn’t live much longer either, only a few years more. I told him it was too much for me to bear, but he said, ‘You’re not a child.’ So when I was informed of his death, those words came flooding back. It was so hard for me.”
Ateaa Tina
Daddy Lumba, known for timeless classics such as Aben Wo Ha, Sika Asem, Theresa, Anidaso, and Ohia Asomdwe, will remain a towering figure in Ghana’s music scene even in death.
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