Ghana is mourning the loss of one of its greatest music legends, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba.
He passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025 in the capital Accra after a short illness at the age of 60.
The news, confirmed by his family’s legal representative, Fati Ali Yallah, has sent shockwaves across the nation.
The family has requested privacy as they come to terms with the loss and has promised to release funeral details in due course.
“The family is in a state of shock and would appreciate privacy during this difficult time,” said Yallah.
Born on September 29, 1964, in Nsuta, Ashanti Region, Daddy Lumba rose to prominence in 1989.Over a stellar career spanning four decades, he released over 30 albums, with one featuring featured in King Charles III’s Commonwealth Day Playlist in 2025.
President John Dramani Mahama led national tributes to the fallen icon. “Ghana has lost a cultural giant,” the President said in a statement. “Daddy Lumba’s music shaped our collective memory. His legacy will echo through the ages.”
I have learnt with deep sorrow the passing of Ghanaian music legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, affectionately known as Daddy Lumba.
Lumba’s unmatched musical genius provided the soundtrack to our lives, carrying us through various phases of life. The beats to his memorable songs may… pic.twitter.com/MBMFUSt7c6
— John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) July 27, 2025
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo‑Addo has also described him as a pantheon among musical greats of all‑time.
Social media has since flooded with tributes from fans, musicians, and public figures. From highlife legends to younger Afrobeats stars, many hailed Lumba’s influence and originality.
The Creative Arts Agency has announced plans to organize a candlelight vigil in honour of the late musician.
Daddy Lumba was celebrated for blending traditional highlife with contemporary themes, earning him a broad and loyal fanbase. His unique vocal delivery, lyrical depth, and fearless creativity made him one of the most influential figures in Ghanaian music history.
Industry observers say his death marks the end of an era—but his music, they agree, will live on.
As the nation waits for official funeral arrangements, fans have been playing his songs to honour the memory of an artist who truly defined a generation.
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Source: Africafeeds.com
