Thousands Flood Independence Square to Honour Daddy Lumba at Candlelight Vigil

Daddy Lumba reigns in death …thousands honour him with vigil across country

GhanaianTimes highlife legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba continued to reign even in death as thousands of Ghanaians and non-Ghanaians alike gathered across the country to honour his memory with a candlelight vigil on Saturday night. The ceremony which was held simul­taneously at different parts of the coun­try and climaxed in Accra on Saturday witnessed participants dressed mostly in black, light thousands of candles th…

Drama As Man Storms Daddy Lumba’s Candlelight Vigil With A Wild Wooden P£nis

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The Chat: Vacuum left by Daddy Lumba will be hard to fill – Gideon Aryeequaye - Ghana Weekend

The Executive Secretary for the Creative Arts Industry, Gideon Aryeequaye, has paid tribute to the late highlife legend, Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, describing his passing as a monumental loss that leaves a vacuum “very difficult to fill.” Speaking during a special edition of The Chat at a candlelight vigil held in honour of the iconic musician, on Saturday, August 2, 2025, Ayikwei reflected on the shock and sadness that f…

Thousands flood Independence Square to honour Daddy Lumba at candlelight vigil

Well-wishers present at the Independence Square during the late Lumba’s candlelight vigil It was a somber affair as thousands of fans and well-wishers stormed the Independence Square in Accra to participate in the candlelight vigil held in honour of the late Highlife legend, Daddy Lumba. August 2, 2025 marks exactly a week since the country […] The post Thousands flood Independence Square to honour Daddy Lumba at candlelight vigil appeared first…

MICE CAFE: To Daddy Lumba – Rest in Power!

“With profound sorrow and deep grief”, the Fosu family last Saturday, July 26, 2025, announced the passing of Ghana’s beloved musical icon, Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, after a short illness. Bentsifi extends heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family, and particularly his children. A legend by every measure, Daddy Lumba’s legacy is a treasure for Ghana. As well as an outpouring of grief by his fans worldwide, amid visits …

LIVESTREAM: Candlelight vigil in honour of Daddy Lumba

The family of the late Daddy Lumba in collaboration with the Creative Arts Agency are hosting a candlelight vigil for the departed musician. The solemn event is taking place at the Independence Square in Accra. Watch the vigil live: