Daddy Lumba, Famed Ghanaian Highlife Singer, Dies at 59 in Accra

'Musical icon' Daddy Lumba has died aged 60 after a 'short illness', his family confirm

Singer-songwriter Daddy Lumba has died at the age of 60 after a ‘short illness’, his family has confirmed.

Daddy Lumba, famed Ghanaian highlife singer, dies at 59 in Accra

Renowned Ghanaian highlife musician Daddy Lumba passed away on Friday morning at The Bank Hospital in Cantonments, Accra.

Daddy Lumba’s death is a big blow to Ghana – Bawumia

Former Vice President Dr Mahamadu Bawumia has eulogised Ghanaian highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, describing him as an inspirational music figure. A family statement revealed that Daddy Lumba passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, after a short illness. Dr Bawumia, in a social media post, eulogised Daddy Lumba as […]

Ghana Music Icon Daddy Lumba Dies at 60

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-music-icon-daddy-lumba-dies-at-60/Ghanaian highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, known as Daddy Lumba, passed away on July 25 at The Bank Hospital in Accra. His death marks the loss of a defining voice in Ghana’s creative economy, ending a 35-year career that revolutionized music monetization and cultural influence. Daddy Lumba rose to prominence…

Daddy Lumba was a 'pantheon among musical greats of all-time' – Akufo-Addo - Ghana Weekend

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has paid a touching tribute to Highlife legend Charles Kojo Fosu, widely known as Daddy Lumba, following confirmation of his death on Saturday, July 26, 2025. In a Facebook post, the former president expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the iconic musician, describing him as a dear friend and “a pantheon among musical greats of all-time.” Akufo-Addo highlighted Daddy Lumba’s special bond with the…

Sarkodie, Bawumia, Bola Ray and other celebrities react to Daddy Lumba’s death - Live Ghana TV

The news of the death of Ghanaian highlife legend Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has sent shockwaves across the country, with social media flooded with tributes celebrating the legacy of the highlife great. Daddy Lumba passed away at the age of 61 after a short illness, according to an official statement released by the Fosu family on Saturday, 26 July 2025. Several celebrities and well-known political figures have since ta…