The words cut through the silence of a nation in mourning. “I Was Your Joy, Your Peace, Your Chosen Resting Place.” As Ghana gathered to say goodbye to Highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, known to generations as Daddy Lumba, that line from a tribute delivered on behalf of his second wife, Odo Broni, became one of the most talked about moments of the final farewell.
On Saturday, December 13, 2025, the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi filled with hundreds of mourners, fans, musicians, and dignitaries who came to honour the life and legacy of the legendary singer. The burial and funeral rites proceeded as scheduled, bringing closure after months of tension and courtroom battles involving members of the musician’s maternal family that had threatened to push the ceremony to March 2026.
As tributes were read, one moment stood out and quickly spread across social media. A video showed Odo Broni, known privately as Priscilla Ofori, overcome with emotion as her message was delivered on her behalf. Family members stood close, steadying her as she wept openly, her grief unfolding in front of the crowd.
What followed was a series of public reactions, not only to her visible pain but also to the language of the tribute itself. Many listeners focused on the deeply personal tone of her words, which spoke directly to Daddy Lumba’s memory and highlighted the bond they shared. In the tribute, she reflected on the love, protection, and care she said he gave to her and their children during his lifetime.
The lines that sparked the most discussion were those interpreted by some as a response to long-standing family tensions. Odo Broni called on Daddy Lumba’s spirit to bear witness to how she and her children were treated, insisting that the truth of their relationship should not be overshadowed by cruelty or false narratives. She declared her refusal to bow to what she described as mistreatment, urging that love and truth should ultimately prevail.
Online, reactions were divided. While some social media users praised the tribute as brave and heartfelt, others viewed it as a subtle jab at Daddy Lumba’s first wife, Akosua Serwaa Fosuh, and members of his maternal family. Regardless of interpretation, the message ensured that Odo Broni’s voice was firmly etched into the story of the late musician’s final goodbye.
Watch the video below.
