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Odo Broni Pleads With Daddy Lumba to Clear Her Name at One-Year Memorial
One of the surviving widows of the late Ghanaian highlife legend Daddy Lumba, Odo Broni, has made an emotional appeal for the musician to “clear her name” amid allegations linking her to his death.
The emotional moment occurred during Daddy Lumba’s one-year memorial service, where family, friends, and fans gathered to honour the music icon’s memory. The event has generated widespread discussion on social media following the first anniversary of the legendary singer’s passing.
In a video that has since gone viral, Odo Broni was seen weeping uncontrollably at Daddy Lumba’s graveside as she addressed the late musician, insisting that she had always been loyal to him during his lifetime.
According to her, she has endured severe emotional pain and public criticism because of accusations connecting her to the musician’s death.
Speaking through tears, she recalled that Daddy Lumba had often defended her while he was alive and knew the truth about their relationship.
“Papa, while you were alive, I was never at loggerheads with you. You were the only person who knew the truth because you always defended me,” she said.
Odo Broni further pleaded with the late highlife icon to clear her name, saying the allegations have caused her immense suffering and damaged her reputation.
She emotionally stated that she was crying at his graveside because she had been unfairly accused and wanted the public to know the truth.
The touching video has sparked mixed reactions online, with many social media users expressing sympathy for Odo Broni, while others continue to debate the circumstances surrounding Daddy Lumba’s death.
The one-year memorial ceremony also saw family members, close associates, and admirers gather to celebrate Daddy Lumba’s remarkable legacy and lasting contribution to Ghana’s highlife music.