Ghana Mourns: Legendary Highlife Icon Daddy Lumba Dies at 60
It’s a very sad day for Ghana and music lovers across the world. The legendary highlife musician, Charles Kwadwo Fosu—widely known as Daddy Lumba—has passed away at the age of 60. His death occurred in the early hours of Saturday, July 26, 2025, at The Bank Hospital in Cantonments, Accra, after a brief illness. The news, which initially circulated in the morning, was later confirmed by his family through a formal statement.
According to the family’s legal counsel, Daddy Lumba wasn’t just a musician—he was a cultural force. His soulful voice and powerful lyrics were said to have shaped the love stories, struggles, and resilience of many Ghanaians over the decades. The family, in their official statement signed by lawyer Fati Ali Yallah, has asked for privacy during this period of deep mourning. Details of his funeral arrangements, we’re told, will be announced in the coming days.
Fans and well-wishers have already started paying their respects. His radio station in Accra, DL106.8 FM, has been playing back-to-back tributes through his classic tracks. On social media, tributes have been pouring in. Some describe him as “the voice of the broken” and “the greatest Ghanaian musician of all time.” Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia called him “a true music icon,” while media figures and fellow musicians expressed how deeply the loss has been felt.
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Daddy Lumba's career began as far back as the early 1980s. Born on September 29, 1964, in Nsuta, Ashanti Region, his love for music started in school, where he formed the Lumba Brothers band with his friends and girlfriend. That dream took him to Germany, where he met Nana Acheampong. The duo later revived the Lumba Brothers name and released their first album, YɛɛyÉ› Aka Akwantuo Mu , in 1989. From there, Daddy Lumba launched a solo career that became one of the most celebrated in Ghana’s music history.
Over the span of more than 30 years, he released 33 albums, including timeless hits like Aben Wo Ha , Sika AsÉ›m , and Obi Ate Me So BuÉ” . His music wasn’t just about entertainment—it reflected real emotions, everyday struggles, and the heartbeat of Ghanaian life. He was known for his versatility, often surprising fans by alternating between gospel songs and more controversial lyrics.
Aside from his personal music career, Daddy Lumba also mentored a number of younger artists, helping shape the future of highlife music in Ghana. Musicians like Ofori Amponsah, Kuami Eugene, and Kidi have all credited him as an inspiration.
His legacy will not fade. Daddy Lumba gave us a sound that was deeply Ghanaian, yet universal in its emotional power. Today, the nation mourns—but we also remember the joy and soul his music brought into our lives.
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