Daddy Lumba’s Death: Joy Industries CEO Causes Stir As He Speaks About Alleged Debts Singer Owed Him
- The CEO of Joy Industries, Manfred Takyi, has caused a stir on social media with his reaction to Daddy Lumba's death
- In a post shared on Facebook, Takyi alleged that Daddy Lumba owed him cash and a car after an endorsement deal went wrong
- The highlife singer passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, and has received nearly universal acclaim for his legendary career
- In a chat with YEN.com.gh, broadcast journalist/writer, Kofi Oppong Kyekyeku, shared his thoughts on Manfred Takyi's complaints
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The CEO of Joy Industries, Manfred Takyi, has caused a stir on social media after announcing that he would not mourn the deceased musician Daddy Lumba.
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Takyi alleged that Lumba owed him cash and a car as a result of a deal gone wrong, which he was not willing to forgive him for.
Legendary Ghanaian highlife singer, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, was reported dead on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
He reportedly fell sick in the early hours of the day and was transported to the Bank Hospital, located at Cantonments in Accra
Shortly after being admitted, the highlife legend reportedly died.
News of his death stirred sadness on social media as ordinary Ghanaians, celebrities, politicians, and more mourned the singer’s passing.
Many prominent Ghanaians also visited his family to express their condolences over Lumba’s death.
Below is a TikTok video of celebrities visiting Daddy Lumba's home.
Joy Industries CEO reacts to Daddy Lumba’s death
The Chief Executive Officer of Joy Industries, a Ghanaian-owned manufacturing company that produces liquor and other products, has refused to join the mourning of Daddy Lumba.
In a post shared on his Facebook page on Monday, July 28, 2025, Manfred Takyi asked the public to stop hounding him to share a message expressing his sadness over the death of the highlife legend.
He said Daddy Lumba owed him money and a car after they signed an endorsement deal that he never honoured.
“I CAN NEVER PRETEND...SO DON'T EXPECT ANY MESSAGE FROM ME....HE STILL OWES US ....CASH AND TOYOTA TUNDRA #fundraising,” he wrote.
The Instagram post of the Joy Industries CEO is below.
Daddy Lumba’s beef with Manfred Takyi
In an interview with actress Akuapem Poloo in 2022, Takyi opened up on the origin of his disagreements with Daddy Lumba.
He said they had signed endorsement deals with many celebrities, but they had refused to honour their side of the agreements.
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Takyi said Daddy Lumba had received both cash and a car to perform at a series of events promoting the company, but failed to fulfil his obligations.
"Many celebrities owe us as I speak right now. Daddy Lumba took our money and a customised Tundra to perform shows with the brand, but the sad news is that he did not deliver even half of his duties, and it is very bad," he said.
In a chat with YEN.com.gh, broadcast journalist/writer, Kofi Oppong Kyekyeku said Dr Takyi should have employed better means of raising his concerns than a public outburst.
"If he couldn’t retrieve his money or vehicle from Daddy Lumba while he was alive, why the public outburst now that the legend has passed? At his age and level of experience, Dr Manfred should have exercised better judgment and chosen a more respectful way to address the matter," he said.
Kyekyeku said it's understandable for one to feel aggrieved when owed money, but the approach matters, particularly when death has become involved.
"His actions, especially in the wake of a national mourning period, were both ill-timed and poorly delivered. There are established processes for resolving outstanding debts after someone’s death, typically through engagement with the deceased’s family or estate. If Dr Manfred takes a moment to reflect, he may come to regret how he handled the situation," he concluded.
Candlelight vigil for Daddy Lumba announced
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that a vigil for Daddy Lumba has been planned following his death.
The Creative Arts Agency announced that the candlelight vigil will be held on August 2, 2025, at the Independence Square in Accra.
The event would commence from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM and is open to the general public, who are encouraged to appear and mourn the passing of the legend.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
