Apostle Francis Amoako Atta, leader of Parliament Chapel International, has recounted a deeply moving moment he shared with the late highlife legend Daddy Lumba, an encounter that, in hindsight, carried the quiet weight of finality.
During an interview, the prophet disclosed that Charles Kwadwo Fosu, better known as Daddy Lumba, visited him in an extremely weakened state, confined to a wheelchair and unable to walk.
“When Daddy came to me, he couldn’t walk. He was in a very bad state. I gave him 21 days,” the prophet revealed, sharing how Lumba’s fragile condition left a lasting impact on him.
Apostle Amoako Atta described the meeting as spiritually revealing. He said he instantly sensed that Lumba’s remaining time on earth was being held together by a force beyond the physical.
“Daddy has made such an impact that we need to celebrate him. When I met him, I immediately knew his remaining days on earth were only by grace,” he said, alluding to a divine presence he believes sustained the singer through his final days.
Although the exact date of their meeting was not disclosed, the prophet noted that their relationship deepened following that visit. He spoke of witnessing what he believed was a life prolonged purely by spiritual grace.
“Since then, I knew it was by grace. His rest of life was not about strength or medicine. It was grace.”
News of Daddy Lumba’s death broke on the morning of Saturday, July 26, 2025. In a statement released via his official Facebook page and confirmed by his media platform, Daddy Lumba FM, the Fosu family announced the beloved artist’s passing.
“With profound sorrow and deep grief, the Fosu family announces the passing of Ghana’s beloved musical icon, Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, who passed away earlier today, Saturday, July 26, 2025, after a short illness,” the statement read.
The announcement stunned fans, many of whom were unaware of the legendary singer’s health struggles. The revelation from Prophet Amoako Atta has since added a more intimate dimension to the nation’s collective mourning.
Lumba’s musical legacy, marked by stories of perseverance, love, and cultural pride, continues to resonate, elevating him beyond a performer into the realm of national treasure.
The family has requested privacy as they grieve, and funeral details are expected to be shared in the days ahead.
Below is a video of his statement.
“When I saw Daddy Lumba, I told him he had 21 Days left. When one’s work in this life is fulfilled, we should focus on their impacts”
— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) July 28, 2025
—Apostle Francis Amoako Atta on death of the late Daddy Lumba. pic.twitter.com/LkdibZTPQv
