Gospel musician Sonnie Badu has revealed that his Rhythms of Africa live concert in Kumasi was rescheduled from December 13 to December 21 out of respect for the late highlife icon Daddy Lumba.
Speaking in an interview on Joy Prime’s Changes show, Sonnie Badu explained that the original concert date clashed with Daddy Lumba’s burial, prompting him to move the event to a later date.
“I had to change my 13th December date because I heard that Manhyia had given him that date, which was also our date for Kumasi. In honour of his funeral, we changed that date to the 21st,” he said.
Beyond the rescheduling, Sonnie Badu also reflected on Daddy Lumba’s personality, stressing the importance of respecting the late musician’s privacy even in death.
“I think Daddy Lumba was a very private person, and if we are to honour the will of the departed, one of the first things we must respect is his privacy,” he noted. “One thing nobody can take from Daddy Lumba is privacy.”
He further questioned the public discourse surrounding the musician’s funeral, urging people to reflect on their true intentions.
“So here is a question: everything that’s going on, is he disturbed in the mortuary fridge about all that’s happening?” he asked. “Let us treat this guy’s issue very privately and not make it look like we care when, psychologically, we may be pushing our own agenda.”
Sonnie Badu’s comments come amid heightened public attention and family tensions surrounding Daddy Lumba’s funeral arrangements, sparking broader conversations about respect, privacy, and legacy.
