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8Oct

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FINAL FUNERAL RITES OF LEGENDARY HIGHLIFE ICON DADDY LUMBA ANNOUNCED

Ghana is set to bid a final farewell to one of its most celebrated musical icons, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, affectionately known as Daddy Lumba, as the Final Funeral Rites for the legendary Highlife musician have been officially announced. According to a statement from the family and organizers, the funeral will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. The ceremony promises to be a grand celebration of life, music, and legacy — befitting a man whose voice and artistry defined generations of Ghanaian music. Dubbed “A Celebration of a Legendary Life,” the event is expected to draw thousands of fans, industry colleagues, and dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond, all gathering to honor the timeless contributions of Daddy Lumba to the Highlife ge...

1Sep

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One-week memorial held for legendary Highlife musician Daddy Lumba

Thousands of music enthusiasts and supporters from all walks of life congregated at the Independence Square in Accra to mark the one-week memorial of the late iconic Ghanaian musician Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba. It was a time to reflect and celebrate the life of Daddy Lumba, one of Ghana's most famous music sons, who died on July 26, 2025, at the age of 60, following a brief illness. It was a vibrant and well-attended one-week observation event, with scores of musicians, politicians, and sympathisers mourning and offering their sympathies to the bereaved family. Despite no date announced for his final funeral rites, Daddy Lumba is set to be given a befitting burial in Kumasi in coming months. Former President Nana Addo Dankwa A...

5Aug

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One-Week Observation for Daddy Lumba to Be Held on August 30 in Accra — Final Funeral in Kumasi

The Ekuona Royal Family of Nsuta has officially announced that the one-week celebration of the late Ghanaian music icon, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, affectionately known as Daddy Lumba, will take place in Accra on Saturday, August 30, 2025. This announcement follows the formal communication of his passing to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. According to the Abusuapanyin (family head) of the royal family, the final funeral rites will be held in Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Region, in honor of Daddy Lumba’s royal lineage. While the exact venue for the funeral is yet to be disclosed, the family noted that the decision to hold the final rites in Kumasi reflects the legendary musician’s ancestral roots. “It is only right that his final resting and f...

29Jul

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PROFILE OF DADDY LUMBA – THE LEGEND OF GHANAIAN HIGHLIFE MUSIC

Name: Charles Kwadwo Fosu Stage Name: Daddy Lumba Date of Birth: September 29, 1964 Place of Birth: Nsuta, Ashanti Region, Ghana Profession: Musician, Songwriter, Producer Genres: Highlife, Hiplife, Gospel Active Years: 1980s – 2025 A Voice That Defined Generations Daddy Lumba, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu, was not just a name in the Ghanaian music scene—he was an institution. With a career spanning over three decades, Lumba became a defining figure in highlife music, reshaping its contours and elevating it into a modern, relatable, and commercially vibrant art form. Emerging from the humble town of Nsuta in the Ashanti Region, Lumba’s musical journey began early, influenced by church choirs and local rhythms. His passion for music intensified during his teenage year...