Veteran Ghanaian musician Charles Kwadwo Fosu, widely known as Daddy Lumba, has passed on.
The iconic highlife singer died in the early hours of Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Bank Hospital in Accra, where he had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness. Sources close to the family confirmed that Daddy Lumba was admitted to the hospital just days before his death.
By midday, a large crowd of fans and sympathizers had gathered outside his East Legon residence in Accra, still reeling from the shock of his sudden passing.
In an official statement issued through their legal representatives, Baba Jamal & Associates, the family paid tribute to Daddy Lumba, describing him as more than just a musician.
“He was a cultural icon whose voice and lyrics left a lasting imprint on the soul of Ghana,” the statement read.
“Daddy Lumba was more than a musician; he was a cultural icon whose music touched countless lives. His soulful voice became the soundtrack to our love stories, and his poignant lyrics captured the poetry of our struggles, dreams, and resilience,” the family wrote.
As they grieve their loss, the family has requested privacy and stated that funeral arrangements will be shared in due time.
The statement was signed by Fati Ali Yallah, Esq., legal counsel for the Fosu family.
