Reggie Zippy
Musician, Reggie Zippy, has paid glowing tribute to Calvin Fosu, son of the late highlife legend Daddy Lumba, describing him as a model first child every responsible father should pray to have.
In an Instagram post, Reggie Zippy commended Calvin for the maturity and restraint he displayed during the controversy and backlash that surrounded his father’s funeral in Ghana. According to the musician, Calvin understood the responsibility entrusted to him by his late father and chose dignity over public confrontation.
“Every responsible father should pray to have a first child like Daddy Lumba’s son, Calvin Fosu,” Reggie Zippy stated, adding that those who were close to Daddy Lumba would understand why the young man remained silent despite the drama involving divided family members.
He explained that Calvin’s decision not to react publicly was a deliberate act of respect and loyalty to his father’s legacy.
“Calvin was according his final respect to his late father, who instilled knowledge, experience and wisdom in him,” he noted.
Reggie Zippy further described Daddy Lumba as a good and honourable man who broke boundaries to create a safer and better future for all his children and their mothers, values he believes are clearly reflected in Calvin’s conduct.
The tribute has resonated with many fans of the late musician, with social media users praising Calvin Fosu for his calm demeanour and respectful silence during one of the most turbulent periods following Daddy Lumba’s passing.
Daddy Lumba, one of Ghana’s most influential highlife musicians, passed away on July 26, 2025, leaving behind a powerful musical legacy.