Daddy Lumba’s Staunch Fan Tattoos Him on His Arm, Flaunts It in a Video

Daddy Lumba’s Staunch Fan Tattoos Him on His Arm, Flaunts It in a Video

  • Highlife legend Daddy Lumba's staunch fan, Belson Poku, paid a tribute to him by getting a tattoo of the musician on his arm
  • The tattoo the fan got was of when the Masede [Se Wiase Nyinaa Beyi W'ama] crooner received an award
  • Many people were impressed with the tattoo, while others hailed him for the touching tribute to the highlife legend

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A devoted fan, Belson Poku, has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Ghanaian music icon, Daddy Lumba, by getting a striking portrait of him tattooed on his forearm.

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Daddy Lumba's staunch fan tattoos him on his arm after his demise. Image Credit: @realdaddylumba/Instagram and @belsonpoku/TikTok
Source: TikTok

Fan tattoos Daddy Lumba on his arm

The tattoo, bearing the word “Legend” beneath the image, was inspired by a photograph of Daddy Lumba taken when he proudly received an award, wearing a patterned shirt and a scarf inscribed with “Awards.”

Belson Poku shared that the tattoo was his way of keeping the highlife legend’s memory alive and honouring the decades of timeless music that shaped Ghana’s soundscape.

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The tribute comes in the wake of Daddy Lumba’s death on Saturday, July 26, 2025, a loss that has plunged the nation into mourning.

Since the announcement, scores of dignitaries, fellow musicians, and devoted fans have trooped to his East Legon residence to express their condolences to the bereaved family.

Notable visitors include former President Nana Akufo-Addo whom Daddy Lumba made political campaign songs, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, entertainment industry leaders, and long-time collaborators from the music scene.

As arrangements for his final funeral rites take shape, tributes continue to pour in, cementing Daddy Lumba’s legacy as one of Ghana’s greatest highlife legends.

Reactions to Belson Poku's Lumba tattoo

Many people inquired about where the tattoo artist was located since they were impressed with his artwork.

Others also applauded Belson Poku for honouring the late Daddy Lumba with a tattoo of him since that was rare.

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The heartwarming reactions of Ghanaians to the viral video of Daddy Lumba's staunch fan tattooing himself on his arm are below:

Irene Narkie🦋 said:

"The artist did a great job."

Bee🥂 said:

"Don’t let Abusua panin see this 😩."

Abena lizzyGold- empi 🥰🥰🇬🇭 said:

"Kelvin Kwadwo Fosu koraa b3 y3 wai."

Space 1 said:

"Pls where is the tattoo shop located."

slimgirl285 said:

"God Bless you for what you have done for Lumba."

Curttix said:

"Please what’s the name of the artists and his location?"

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Fan turn Daddy Lumba's former lover, Theresa Abebrese's Kotoko Residence, into a tourist site. Image Credit: @realdaddylumba and
Source: TikTok

Theresa Abebrese’s Kotoko Residence trends

YEN.com.gh reported that the plush Kotoko Residence of Theresa Abebrese, the former lover of late highlife legend Daddy Lumba, has turned into an unexpected tourist attraction.

Fans have been flocking to the property to take photos after learning it was featured in the musician’s famous song Theresa. The house, already known to some die-hard followers of the Makra Mo hitmaker, has gained renewed attention since his passing.

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Daddy Lumba died on July 26, 2025, and in the days following, the residence became a gathering point for admirers who wanted to connect with a tangible part of the singer’s personal story and musical legacy.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Geraldine Amoah (Entertainment editor) Geraldine Amoah is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. She pursued Business Administration at Ashesi University and graduated in 2020. She has over 3 years of experience in journalism. Geraldine's professional career in journalism started at Myjoyonline at Multimedia Group Limited, where she worked as a writer. She has completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced digital reporting and fighting misinformation.

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