Daddy Lumba: Ernest Chemist CEO Ernest Bediako Sampong Inconsolable During Visit to Musician’s House
- Ernest Bediako Sampong visited Daddy Lumba's residence on Sunday, August 3, 2025, to commiserate with his family
- In a video, the Ernest Chemist CEO had an emotional moment during his encounter with the musician's family
- The footage of Ernest Bediako Sampong evoked sadness among Ghanaians on social media
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The Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana’s renowned pharmaceutical company, Ernest Chemist, Ernest Bediako Sampong, courted attention during his visit to Daddy Lumba's residence on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
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The business mogul visited the musician's residence at East Legon with his brother, Nana Kofi Bediako Amoafo-Hene, the CEO of Cantonment Pharmacy and Nkosuohene of Kwahu Mpraeso, to commiserate with the deceased's grieving family.
In a TikTok video seen by YEN.com.gh, Mr Ernest Bediako Sampong was overcome with sorrow as he mourned Daddy Lumba's demise during a meeting with his family.
The Ernest Chemist CEO, who is still recovering from a recent stroke, had to be consoled by a woman seated beside him, as he had difficulties dealing with the death of the highlife music icon.
The video of Ernest Chemist CEO Ernest Bediako Sampong weeping at Daddy Lumba's house is below:
Bawumia visits Lumba's family after his demise
Aside from Ernest Chemist CEO, Mr Ernest Bediako Sampong, former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia also visited Daddy Lumba's residence at East Legon to commiserate with his family on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
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The 2024 NPP flagbearer was accompanied to the house by some top officials from his party.
He signed the book of condolence to honour the memory of the late musician. He also paid glowing tribute to him, describing him as a musical giant whose work had profoundly shaped Ghana’s cultural landscape.
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia also made a passionate appeal for the late Daddy Lumba to be accorded a state funeral in recognition of his unparalleled contribution to Ghanaian music and national identity.
Reactions to Ernest Chemist CEO weeping
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
Collins Odame commented:
"Thank God I have finally seen the face of Ernest."
Kofi_pp wrote:
"When the reality of vanity upon vanity dawns on you 💯 Life is a little puzzle. Let’s watch how we play. Understanding is key 💯."
T Maroh said:
"Aw, Mr Ernest Bediako, my senior brother and my pharmacist, take heart wai ❤️."
joejunior566 commented:
"Seeing Sir Ernest makes me ponder over life and unexpected events. If medicines and money stall, death... a million thoughts in this video."
Kevin Waters said:
"Ernest is suffering from a mild stroke, yet still he went to mourn with Daddy Lumba’s family. I'm very saddened by the death of DL. They’re all sharing tears because of his music and how he touched people’s lives and more!"
Lumba's wife cries as she sings
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Daddy Lumba's wife cried as she sang one of the deceased's popular songs at his residence.
In the video, Akosua Serwaa needed consoling from another woman as tears dropped from her eyes while singing her late husband's 1992 hit song Owuo Atu Medunsini from the Playboy album.
The footage of Daddy Lumba's wife in her emotional state triggered sad reactions from Ghanaians on social media.
Source: YEN.com.gh
