Daddy Lumba supports mentally-challenged man with cash donation

An individual with apparent mental challenges has been trending on social media for days now.

The man, who has been identified as Yaw Fosu, impressed netizens and evoked emotions with his performance of Daddy Lumba’s 1993 classic ‘Makra Mo’ at a funeral.

‘Makra Mo’, a fan favourite, is regarded by critics and fans as one of Daddy Lumba’s best songs ever. The song is a poignant piece about uncertainties of life and the inevitability of death, advising us to cherish each moment we spend with our loved ones — as if it is our last meeting with them.

In a video taken by the Fantasy Club of Daddy Lumba at a funeral in Alhaji Tabora, a suburb of Accra, Fosuh, who interestingly has the same last name as Daddy Lumba, impressively sang the legend’s song word for word — igniting grief and emotions all over social media.

His performance generated discussion on social media, with many noting that he may be in his present situation because life has dealt him a bad hand. Netizens felt despite his cognitive challenges, with love and care — and a couple of sessions at the rehab — he may return to normalcy.

And that is exactly what the leadership of the Fantasy Club of Daddy Lumba did — they bathed him, dressed him, fed him and took him to the psychiatric hospital to check on him.

The next day, Yaw Fosu was invited at DLFM, the radio station of Daddy Lumba, where he was interviewed by Nana Adjoa Silky on the ‘DL Hour’ show. He talked about his upbringing, his educational background and his current predicament. He also performed Daddy Lumba’s ‘Adaka Tea’ and ‘Odo Nti’.

The highlight of his visit was the surprise present from Daddy Lumba to Yaw Fosu. The highlife musician, who apparently has been very impressed with his namesake, sent a cash donation presented by Nana Adjoa Silky. An elated Fosu thanked Daddy Lumba for his kind gesture.

Fantasy Club of Daddy Lumba also stated that their support for Fosu is not nine-day-wonder, and they will be there for him  throughout his rehabilitation.