Daddy Lumba: "You Are Hypocrites!" Mr Happiness Slams 'Fake Love' After Music Icon's Death
- Mr Happiness trended for criticising what he called the "fake love" shown to late music icon Daddy Lumba after his passing
- He argued that many of the same people now calling for a state burial would have criticised the singer if he were alive and honoured
- His comments sparked mixed reactions online, with some agreeing that society tends to praise the dead more than the living
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Vocal social media personality Kofi Gabs, alias Mr Happiness, has stirred reactions online for openly criticising what he calls the "fake love" being shown to the late music legend, Daddy Lumba.
Source: Twitter
In a video spotted by YEN.com.gh, the social media personality, based in the Netherlands began his rant by first acknowledging the passing of the music icon.
He then went on to criticise Ghanaians who would have behaved differently if Daddy Lumba were still alive.
He slammed the supposed dignified state burial that many Ghanaians are calling for in honour of Daddy Lumba.
YEN.com.gh understands that the management of the late singer claimed to have received assurances from the Presidency that Daddy Lumba would be given a befitting burial.
This follows widespread calls from Ghanaians for the State to honour the veteran artiste’s immense contribution to Ghana’s music industry.
Source: Facebook
Speaking to Channel One News on Sunday, July 27, Roman Fada, the late musician’s lead manager, confirmed positive engagement with the Presidency.
In his words:
“We have received positive feedback from the Presidency, and I believe President John Dramani Mahama will respond favourably to the public’s call for a befitting burial.”
Kofi Gabs speaks on Daddy Lumba's death
According to Mr Happiness, it is hypocritical for Ghanaians to show their reverence for Daddy Lumba now that he is dead while he would not be accorded the same respect if he were still alive.
Gabs claimed the singer would be bashed if he were alive and honoured with a sum of money from both former President Nana Akufo-Addo (during his tenure) and current President John Mahama.
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He then used this logic to question why Ghanaians are calling for a state funeral for Daddy Lumba which would require the government to pump in a lot of money to make this happen.
Gabs concluded by dismissing the love shown to Daddy Lumba after his death as "fake love towards the deceased" and "not justifiable".
Watch the video below:
Reactions to Gabs blasting Ghanaians over Lumba
YEN.com.gh collected some reactions from Ghanaians who watched the video on X. Some of the comments are below.
@TheLegacy34 commented:
"Pure facts, but that’s how the world works."
@LexisHandsome wrote:
"Thank you very much. You hit the nail on the head."
@quamikissi said:
"Trust me if Nana Addo had done that, this guy would have been the first to criticise him."
@AlhajibaSam said:
"They were saying people shouldn’t post what they wanted because DL was dead. As if life doesn’t go on after death. I don’t think I can mourn for a whole day. Maybe only my mom or dad. The rest, I just share my condolences and move on."
@pekay00 commented:
"We praise the dead more than the living 🥲 Ghana."
Ugandan lady mourns Daddy Lumba
YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that a Ugandan woman trended online after posting an emotional video mourning Daddy Lumba's death.
She called the Ghanaian icon 'our daddy' and sang a portion of Aben Wo Ha despite not knowing the full lyrics.
The grieving fan said Daddy Lumba’s passing was comparable to the deaths of Michael Jackson and Ebony Reigns.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
