'My father didn't believe everything deserved a public response' - Denise Fosuh

Denise Ama Saah Fosuh, daughter of late legendary highlife musician Daddy Lumba, has revealed that her father believed not every issue required a public reaction, a principle she says has shaped how she handles conversations surrounding herself and her family. In a video shared on her TikTok page, Denise recalled asking her father how he remained focused and maintained his privacy despite being a public figure. “My father didn’t believe that everything required a public response. He believed that eventually people would see things for themselves and in some respects he was right,” she said. However, Denise noted that she has also come to understand the challenges that come with silence, especially in today’s digital age where unverified claims can spread quickly. Grace Omaboe honored for contribution to Ghana's movie industry She explained that over the past year, she has watched stories about herself, her family and others being repeated by strangers, sometimes with support from people close to the situations being discussed. “The person who could have clarified so much is no longer here to speak for himself. So inevitably some of those gaps have been filled with other people’s version of the truth,” she added. The daughter of the highlife icon said there were several moments when she wanted to provide context and correct narratives, but she often chose not to engage. Denise, however, questioned whether silence always creates peace or whether it sometimes allows misinformation to be accepted as truth. She further reflected on the influence of social media, acknowledging that while digital platforms have empowered people to share experiences and hold individuals and institutions accountable, they can also cause harm when information is not properly verified. According to her, conversations online can affect people’s reputation, livelihood, and well-being, while making it difficult for those involved to tell their own side of the story. “A full story can reach thousands of people before the person being discussed has even had an opportunity to respond or defend themselves,” Denise said. She urged individuals to be more responsible with their digital spaces, especially when discussing issues involving real people and their personal lives. @deniseladyfosuh @solacepod ♬ original sound - Denise Lady Ama Saah Fosuh PAT/EBSource: www.ghanaweb.com
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