Daddy Lumba’s Vigil: Ghanaian Old Man Waves Wooden "Tedua" As Enko Den Is Played
- Legendary highlife musician Daddy Lumba's vigil was held at the Black Star Square on Saturday, August 2, 2025
- One moment from the ceremony that caused a stir was an old man seated on a friend's neck while waving a wooden tedua as Enko Den was played
- The video got many people laughing hard, as people spoke about the old man's purpose for bringing the tool to the event
- Entertainment pundit Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh spoke to YEN.com.gh about the influence of Daddy Lumba's songs on people
An old man has become the centre of attention after videos of him lifting a wooden human parts sculpture in the air during the vigil of the highlife legend Daddy Lumba.
Source: TikTok
Old man at Lumba's vigil
At the vigil held in honour of highlife legend Daddy Lumba, a wave of emotion and excitement swept through the crowd as his timeless hits from the 1990s to today echoed through the venue.
Celebrities, family members, and devoted fans gathered to celebrate his life, and the atmosphere was one of unity, nostalgia, and deep admiration.
One unforgettable moment that quickly went viral occurred when Daddy Lumba’s iconic song "Enko Den" was played.
The crowd erupted with energy, singing the lyrics at the top of their voices word for word and dancing in rhythm. The powerful connection to the song created a communal moment of pure joy.
In a striking and symbolic display, an elderly man was seen sitting proudly on the shoulders of a younger and energetic friend. As they paraded through the crowd, the old man waved a wooden sculpted tedua. The scene captured the spirit and lyrics of the song.
The younger man carried the elderly fan high until the song transitioned into another Lumba classic, drawing cheers from the crowd once again.
Reactions to Daddy Lumba's vigil
Many people were of the view that the old man brought out the wooden stick to the vigil purposefully for that song when it was played.
Others also saw the humorous side of the moment and talked about his friend who carried him around his neck and twirled as he displayed the wooden sculpture.
The hilarious reactions of social media users to the moment captured at Daddy Lumba's vigil are below:
Elikem🇬🇭 said:
"Candle night turn tedua night Ghana😀."
Mr. Sanz said:
"Age de3 3mu den 😂😂😂😂 hwan na de no sii agongon no😂😂😂😂. Ghana de3 comedy channel ooo na Lumba awu😂😂😂😂😂. He’s missing a lot."
Akyedepa Nana Achiaa said:
"The way he hits the thing makes it more funny 😂😂😂😂😂."
FAMZ SERVICES said:
"The guy carrying him is a very supportive friend 😂😂😂."
Captin-Dennis said:
"Ghana de3 only Bawku is our problem 😂."
laceekabeautycare said:
"DL b3hŵ3 ade3 ansa wa kc na wachi ny3 koraaa."
Kwansema🦋💎 said:
"🤣🤣🤣He actually carried this there for this song."
"Daddy Lumba's career impacted many" - Entertainment pundit
Entertainment pundit Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh spoke to YEN.com.gh about the influence of Daddy Lumba's songs on people
He mentioned that the late highlife legend's songs and career had a great impact on his fans around the world and many Ghanaians.
"Daddy Lumba's career impacted a lot of people, and his influence has been felt after he passed. The numerous vigils show how much his music means to people across the globe."
Afua Asantewaa performs at Daddy Lumba’s Canada vigil
YEN.com.gh reported that media personality Afua Asantewaa Aduonum captured hearts after sharing a video from the vigil held in Toronto, Canada, in honour of late highlife legend Daddy Lumba.
In the emotional clip, Afua was seen performing one of Lumba’s classic hits, “Theresa,” as attendees sang along and paid their respects.
The video sparked admiration online, with many praising Ghanaians in Canada for coming together to celebrate the life and music of an icon gone too soon.
Source: YEN.com.gh
Geraldine Amoah (Entertainment editor) Geraldine Amoah is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. She pursued Business Administration at Ashesi University and graduated in 2020. She has over 3 years of experience in journalism. Geraldine's professional career in journalism started at Myjoyonline at Multimedia Group Limited, where she worked as a writer. She has completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced digital reporting and fighting misinformation.
Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh (Music Executive) Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh is an experienced Music Executive with over a decade of experience in the Music Industry. He is also a media personality with production and on-air experience on Television and Radio. He has worked with 3x Grammy-winning Reggae group Morgan Heritage, Mr Drew, King Paluta, Renner, Kwesi Valley, Ugandan star Azawi, and many others. NYB, as he is referred to in some quarters, is also an event producer and talent manager associated with events such as AfroNation Ghana and Guinness Accravaganza.
