Daddy Lumba Funeral: GH Man Devours Huge Asanka Full of Fufu As He Mourns Late Highlife Singer
- A young man's way of mourning the late highlife legend Daddy Lumba has stoked a frenzy online
- In a recent video, the plus-sized young Ghanaian was seen devouring a huge bowl full of Fufu and light soup
- The content creator's light-hearted commentary as he enjoyed the meal intrigued scores of netizens
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A Ghanaian man has courted attention online after a video of him feasting while mourning Daddy Lumba emerged.
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The young man, a thriving TikToker [Obolo Ntua], is known for on the content creation platform for his hilarious videos shamelessly exploiting the stereotype about plus-size people and their habits.
In his video, Obolo Ntua was seen devouring a huge portion of fufu served in an earthenware bowl locally known as Asanka, befitting of his stature.
The huge bowl of fufu came with two hard-boiled eggs and an assortment of protein, including meat and fish.
While eating, Obolo Ntua said he was sad and pained about the sudden demise of Daddy Lumba, intriguing scores of netizens.
What happened to Daddy Lumba?
Daddy Lumba, aka Charles Kwadwo Fosu, passed away on Saturday, July 26, at the Bank Hospital in Accra. The 60-year-old highlife musician was ill for a short period before his demise.
The Ankwanoma hitmaker was married to his second wife, whom he affectionately referred to as Odo Broni.
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He was survived by seven children, four with his first wife, Akosua Serwaa, who lives abroad and three with Odo Broni.
Before he died, the singer had battled multiple health challenges that led him to undergo surgery to repair injuries to his spine.
The surgeries were successful, but later complications made life difficult, leaving him bedridden for significant parts of his final years.
His death sparked nationwide mourning as Ghanaians of all ages and backgrounds grieved the passing of a great highlife legend.
Reactions to Daddy Lumba's sudden passing
YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from Ghanaians in reaction to Daddy Lumba's death.
Richard Amoatey said:
"I am saddened by this. Never met him before but it feels like a loss of someone i knew personally. His songs have always been my favourite. Rest in peace, great man."
Nana Oboadie Boateng Bonsu
"Honouring our legends. The passing of Daddy Lumba has left us all in shock. It's surprising that despite his huge impact on Ghana's music scene, his death wasn't met with the same level of recognition from some media outlets that often play his songs."
Elvis Acheampong shared:
"Aswear infact I can't question God but this great man shud have reached his 90s ...ahhhh🤦."
Princess Diamond Shizzle commented:
"Awwwn Charles Kwadwo Fosu 😭😭😭awwwn woama awereho at) )man Ghana so awwwn da yie😭😭💔🥹."
Chairman Wontumi visits Daddy Lumba's widow
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the Ashanti Regional chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, aka Chairman Wontumi, had visited Daddy Lumba's widow.
The politician was seen consoling Odo Broni, who couldn't hide her tears after the death of her husband.
The legendary highlife singer, who died at the age of 60 after a short illness, had fallen ill and was receiving treatment at the Bank Hospital in Accra.
Source: YEN.com.gh
