Ghanaian Music Icon Daddy Lumba Passes on at Age 60

Ghanaian music icon Daddy Lumba passes on at age 60

Ghana's President Mahama is set to honour Daddy Lumba with a "befitting" funeral for one of the country's most influential musicians for almost four decades.

Davido joins Ghanaians to mourn Daddy Lumba while performing on stage in Toronto

Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, and record producer David Adedeji Adeleke OON, popularly known as Davido, has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Ghanaian highlife legend Daddy Lumba during his Five Alive Tour in Toronto, Canada, over the weekend. In a video widely circulating online, Davido is seen on stage as his DJ plays "Aben Wo Ha," one of Daddy Lumba’s most iconic songs. The crowd joined in, singing along with emotion as Davido dedi…

Book of Condolence Opens for Highlife Legend Daddy Lumba; National Vigil Set for August 2

A book of condolence in memory of Ghanaian highlife icon Charles Kojo Fosu, widely known as Daddy Lumba, will be officially opened today, July 28, at his residence and radio station, DL 106.9 FM, in Accra. His manager, Philip Appiah-Kubi—popularly known in entertainment circles as Roman Fada—confirmed the development. He said the condolence book will be open to the public, inviting fans and well-wishers to pay their respects. “We are inviting th…

Government pledges dignified burial for late music legend Daddy Lumba

The management of the late Highlife icon, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has revealed that it has received assurances from the Presidency regarding plans to grant the veteran musician a befitting state burial. The commitment comes in response to mounting public calls for a national funeral to honour the celebrated artiste, whose […] The post Government pledges dignified burial for late music legend Daddy Lumba appeared firs…

Candlelight vigil for Daddy Lumba set for Independence Square

Ghana to hold candlelight vigil for the legendary Daddy Lumba at Independence Square slated for August 2; condolence book opens Tuesday. The post Candlelight vigil for Daddy Lumba set for Independence Square first appeared on Ghana Music.

“ Presidency To Honour Daddy Lumba With Befitting State Burial ”- Management

The Presidency has assured the family and management of the late highlife icon, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, that he will be given a befitting burial to honour his immense contribution to Ghana’s music and creative arts industry. The assurance comes in response to growing public calls for a state funeral for the celebrated musician, who passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, while receiving treatment at the Bank Hospital…