"Daddy Lumba Used to Charge GH¢500,000 For 30 Minutes": Roman Fada Blasts Fans Insulting Late Singer

"Daddy Lumba Used to Charge GH¢500,000 For 30 Minutes": Roman Fada Blasts Fans Insulting Late Singer

  • The late Highlife musician Daddy Lumba's manager, Roman Fada, has shared private details about the singer's career and legacy
  • In a viral interview breaking down issues surrounding Charles Kwadwo Fosuh's funeral on December 13, 2025, the media personality blasted fans who are trying to ruin the Makra Mo hitmaker's reputation
  • Some social media users have commented on Roman Fada's live radio interview on the late musician's impact on the music industry

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Deceased legend Daddy Lumba's longtime manager, Roman Fada, has opened up about the late singer's rate card.

In a viral video that has circulated on Facebook, Roman Fada made bold statements about Daddy Lumba’s charges for his performances.

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Roman Fada discloses how much the late Daddy Lumba used to charge for performances at events. Photo credit: @romanfada.
Source: Instagram

Daddy Lumba charged GH¢500,000 for 30 minutes

Roman Fada has blasted Ghanaians who speak ill of the late singer following his passing.

In a viral interview, he stated that most people would never have had the opportunity to meet the legendary musician had he still been alive, yet they dare to insult him and tarnish his image.

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He went on to assert that Daddy Lumba charged GH¢500,000 to perform at a concert for just thirty minutes. Fada also mentioned the names of event organisers who could confirm this claim.

The Facebook video is below:

Roman Fada compares Lumba to global icons

Roman Fada has compared the legacy of the late Ghanaian highlife icon Daddy Lumba (Charles K. Fosu) to that of global icons.

In the now-viral video, Fada declared that he held the late musician to the same standards as Michael Jackson and Bob Marley.

The media personality's comments have sparked mixed reactions on social media after Ezra FM posted a snippet of the live interview on Facebook.

His assertion came after the late highlife singer’s funeral, which took place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Heroes Park in Kumasi.

The Facebook video is below:

Reactions to Daddy Lumba's performance charges disclosure

Some social media users have commented on media personality Roman Fada's video, which has sparked debate on Facebook.

YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions below:

Sweet Mara stated:

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"It was because someone covered up for him. That is why you must glorify and honour the woman who made him to be loved. Mind you didn't campaign for him to ne love. For you to be loved or otherwise, your works would show."

Joseph Joe stated:

"God bless you."

Gabriel Boadi commented:

"5 billion is like a bank manager's two-year salary, Big Akwess said Lumba charged 3 billion just for a funeral."
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The late Daddy Lumba's former manager, Roman Fada, shows off his new hairstyle. Photo credit: @romanfada.
Source: Facebook

Roman Fada shows off his wife

Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about Roman Fada, who went viral on social media after he flaunted his wife on Instagram.

The outspoken media personality and young politician, Roman Fada, gushed about his young-looking wife and described her as a virtuous woman in the trending video.

He went on to say that his wife had accomplished an amazing achievement by keeping her hair locked for 13 years, inspiring the youth to embrace their roots.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Portia Arthur (Entertainment Editor) Portia Arthur holds a BA in publishing from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (2013). She has nearly a decade of experience in journalism. She worked as a Lifestyle editor for Pulse.com.gh for almost six years. She joined YEN.com.gh in 2022 as its pioneer fashion editor. She has also worked with celebrities and footballers in image consultancy and management. She has completed Google News Initiative News Labs courses and Advanced Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting, Fighting misinformation. She can be reached via email: portia.arthur@yen.com.gh