Daddy Lumba’s Alleged First Sponsor Cries Out After Musician’s Death: “He Never Acknowledged Me.”
- An elderly Ghanaian man, Mr Bonnah, has claimed that he helped facilitate Daddy Lumba’s first trip abroad through the singer’s then-girlfriend, Theresa Abebrese
- In a TikTok video, Mr Bonnah expressed disappointment that after Lumba's trip abroad and later career success, he never acknowledged the help
- Daddy Lumba, widely regarded as Ghana’s greatest artist, died on July 26, 2025, after a short illness, with his family later confirming his passing in a statement
A Ghanaian man who claimed to have facilitated Daddy Lumba’s first-ever trip abroad has expressed disappointment in the legendary singer.
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Lumba, widely recognised as Ghana’s greatest ever artist, was reported dead on Saturday, June 26, 2025, at the age of 60.
He reportedly fell ill at his home in East Legon and was transported to the Bank Hospital in Cantonments for treatment.
The singer reportedly passed away at the hospital, leaving his family devastated.
News of his death was confirmed via a family statement that underlined the weight of the legacy the musician left behind.
Man claims he helped Lumba travel abroad
After graduating from high school, Daddy Lumba travelled to Germany, where he met Nana Acheampong and kickstarted his legendary career.
In a TikTok video seen by YEN.com.gh, an elderly man, Mr Bonnah, said he was the one who facilitated the trip abroad for the singer.
He stated that he met Lumba’s then-girlfriend, Theresa Abebrese, who sheltered him with an umbrella during rainfall.
Bonnah said he offered to help her by sending her abroad, but she asked him to help her boyfriend instead.
He said he helped Lumba travel abroad, but after his career took off, he was never acknowledged by the artist.
The TikTok video of the man speaking is below.
Theresa Abebrese’s role in Lumba’s career
Daddy Lumba has openly spoken about the role Theresa Abebrese, his first girlfriend, played in his career.
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In several interviews, he said she was the one who gave him the chance to travel abroad and that he would forever remain grateful to her.
Despite their teenage love, Daddy Lumba and Theresa Abebrese never married and she died in 2017 at the age of 53.
He later immortalised her in song, releasing a single titled Theresa.
The TikTok video of Daddy Lumba speaking about Theresa Abebrese is below.
Man’s claim of helping Lumba stirs reactions
YEN.com.gh has compiled some comments of Ghanaians in reaction to the video of Mr Bonnah claiming to have helped Daddy Lumba.
sophy said:
"Nkwasea interview, but Theresa paid you! Is it by force to look for you? Mtcheeww
NANA PRINCE CHARLES BLESSING wrote:
"Eiii, papa yi nso deɛ hmmm 😳."
DEEP QUOTES☠️ commented:
"Agya wanyini anka."
Kudozia 😍 said:
"Wei 💔."
Nigel Shadrack Donkor wrote:
"Connection people have been chopping people's money since Adam's time. They even did it to Daddy Lumba back then."
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Daddy Lumba’s candlelight vigil announced
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that a vigil to honour Daddy Lumba has been planned following his unexpected death.
The Creative Arts Agency announced that the candlelight vigil will be held on August 2, 2025, at the Independence (Black Star) 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 attend to join in mourning the passing of the legend.
Source: YEN.com.gh
