Daddy Lumba's Death: Businessman Kennedy Agyapong Weeps After Visiting Late Musician's Family
- Kennedy Agyapong visited Daddy Lumba's residence to pay his respects on Tuesday, July 29, 2025
- In a video, the business mogul was emotional after his interaction with the grieving family at the residence
- Kennedy Agyapong's emotional reaction to Daddy Lumba's death evoked sadness among Ghanaians on social media
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Renowned Ghanaian businessman Kennedy Agyapong, popularly known as Kenpong, has visited Daddy Lumba's residence to commiserate with his family after his sudden demise.
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On Saturday, July 26, 2025, the deceased's family released a statement to announce his demise, hours after rumours emerged on social media.
Daddy Lumba passed away at 60 at the Bank Hospital located at Cantonments in Accra after a brief illness. His death evoked sadness among many Ghanaians, including his colleagues and political figures.
Following the music icon's death, many prominent personalities, including Kojo Antwi, John Dumelo, Dr Osei Kwame Despite, Prophet Kumchacha, and many others, have visited his residence to commiserate with his grieving family.
As part of the memorial arrangements, Daddy Lumba's family also opened a Book of Condolence at the private residence for the guests.
Kennedy Agyapong weeps after visiting Lumba's family
On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Kennedy Agyapong, who was one of the close friends of Daddy Lumba, visited his residence in East Legon to express his condolences to the late musician's wife, Priscilla Ofori Atta, and other members of his family still mourning over his demise.
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In a video seen by YEN.com.gh, the business mogul, sporting an all-black outfit, was overwhelmed with emotions and broke down in tears as he left the late music icon's residence.
The sad-looking Kenpong Travel and Tours CEO declined to speak to the media as he walked down the streets to his luxurious car.
As he approached his car, Kennedy Agyapong stopped to shake hands with media personality Valerie Danso before proceeding to leave the area.
The footage triggered sad reactions from Ghanaians on social media who watched the heartbreaking moment involving the renowned businessman.
The video of Kennedy Agyapong weeping after visiting Daddy Lumba's family is below:
Kennedy Agyapong and Daddy Lumba's close friendship
Kennedy Agyapong and the late Daddy Lumba had a close relationship and were the best of friends. The business mogul made a cameo in the official video of the deceased's 2014 hit song, Yɛ Nea Woho B3tɔ Wo (Yentie Obiaa).
The song eventually earned Lumba the Most Popular Highlife Song of the Year award at the 2015 Ghana Music Awards.
In a post-event interview, Daddy Lumba expressed his appreciation to Kennedy Agyapong for his immense contribution in the twilight of his music career.
He also dedicated the prestigious award to the business mogul and the entire Kenpong Group.
Reactions to Kenpong weeping after visiting Lumba's family
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
danbilly5 commented:
"Kennedy Agyapong kwahu nii ba 😭😭❤️."
Kwabs said:
"I can tell you that in the lowest moment of DL, Kenpong stood for him more than anyone. No wonder he's shedding tears."
Akosua Krobea commented:
"Aww, Kennedy Agyapong kwahu nii ba ,paapa kafra wae 😭😭."
John Agyekum Kufuor mourns Daddy Lumba
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that John Agyekum Kufuor mourned Daddy Lumba after his sudden demise.
In a lengthy statement released on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, the former president eulogised the late musician and highlighted his significant contributions.
John Agyekum Kufuor's eulogy to the late Daddy Lumba triggered sad reactions from Ghanaians on social media.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
