At the home of late Daddy Lumba, the Deputy High Commissioner to Ghana, Mr. Keith McMahon, visited the family of the late music legend, to offer condolences on behalf of Britain and the world.
Mr. McMahon expressed his sympathy, highlighting Daddy Lumba’s status as a cultural pop icon whose influence extended far beyond Ghana’s borders. In a shocking revelation, Mr. McMahon said that King Charles, the British monarch, was a fan of Daddy Lumba’s music and had even listed him as one of his favourites on his iPhone.
This gesture, according to Mr. McMahon, demonstrates the breadth and reach of Daddy Lumba’s impact across the globe. “I want to express Britain’s, I think the condolences of the world because Daddy Lumba was a cultural pop icon,” Mr. McMahon said. (Read Daddy Lumba: An enigma goes home)
“I want to express Britain’s and the world’s because Daddy Lumba was a cultural pop icon. As many of you may know, King Charles, my King was such a fan of Daddy Lumba and he said just earlier that he has an Iphone list and one of his favourites was Daddy Lumba.
“So I think that shows the breadth and the reach that Daddy Lumba had across the world and very influential to so many people across the world.
“It was important to come here today and say that to his family, and remind them that although he could not live longer with us, his influence lives for a long time. God bless Daddy Lumba,” he said.
The visit by the Deputy High Commissioner is part of a growing list of dignitaries who have paid their respects to the late music legend. Other notable figures who have visited the family include Former President Nana Akufo-Addo and Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. (Read VIDEO: How fans remembered Daddy Lumba’s life at emotional candlelight vigil)
Daddy Lumba’s passing has triggered an outpouring of grief across Ghana and beyond, with tributes pouring in from fellow musicians, fans, and national leaders. His legacy as a highlife legend and cultural icon continues to inspire and influence new generations of music lovers.
