Davido Pays Tribute to Daddy Lumba in Toronto
Nigerian Afrobeats artist Davido paid tribute to Ghanaian highlife legend Daddy Lumba, who recently passed away, during his live concert in Toronto. The moment was marked by a powerful musical homage and public recognition of Lumba’s enduring legacy. What We Found During his sold-out Toronto performance on July 23, 2025, Davido paused mid-set to speak directly to fans about the passing of Daddy Lumba. He praised the late artist as a “musical father figure” and said his work laid the groundwork for modern African pop. Davido then launched into a heartfelt rendition of Lumba’s timeless hit, “Aben Wo Aha,” sparking a full crowd sing-along. Fans in the audience—many from Ghana and across the diaspora—held up lights in tribute. Social media videos of the tribute quickly went viral, drawing praise from fellow musicians and music lovers for Davido’s cultural respect. Earlier […]