The late Daddy Lumba
Ghana will bid a final farewell to one of its greatest musical icons as the late highlife legend Daddy Lumba is laid to rest on December 6, 2025, in Kumasi. The burial will follow a grand funeral ceremony at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, where thousands are expected to gather in honour of the man whose music defined generations.
The announcement was made via the official Instagram page of the musician, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu, who passed away on July 26, 2025, at the Bank Hospital after a short illness. He was 60.
News of his death sent shockwaves across the nation, triggering an outpouring of grief and tributes from fans, colleagues, and statesmen — including current and former presidents.
In August, the Creative Arts Agency, in partnership with the Fosu family, organised a moving national candlelight vigil at the Independence Square. The vigil, held on August 2, saw thousands of mourners light candles and sing his classics, while simultaneous tributes took place in Germany, the UK, the US, the Netherlands, and across Ghana.
A one-week memorial followed on August 30 at the same venue, drawing a star-studded and politically diverse crowd. Among those in attendance were former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, and former MP for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong.
The event was filled with heartfelt performances of Daddy Lumba’s timeless hits — including Aben Wo Ha, Sika Asem, and Theresa — songs that continue to echo through Ghana’s cultural memory.
As the nation prepares for his final journey in December, one thing is clear: Daddy Lumba’s music will live forever, even as the legend himself “goes home.”