Thousands of mourners thronged the Independence Square on Saturday to mark the one-week observance of the late highlife icon Daddy Lumba, who passed away on July 26, 2025 at age 60.
Originally slated for the University of Ghana Stadium, the ceremony was relocated due to a noise-making ban in the La Traditional Area.
Born Charles Kwadwo Fosu in Nsuta in the Ashanti Region on September 29, 1964, Daddy Lumba’s passing at The Bank Hospital in Accra plunged the nation into mourning.
The memorial was rich with emotion and music, as mourners were treated to Daddy Lumba’s evergreen hits, including Theresa, Makra Mo, Aben Wo Ha, Sika Asem and more.
Ex-President Akufo-Addo and Dr Mahamudu Bawumia
The event, jointly organised by the Creative Arts Agency and the Fosu family, drew a cross-section of Ghanaian society. Among the high-profile attendees were former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Kennedy Agyapong, and former Naiona; Lottery Authority (NLA) boss Sammy Awuku.
The showbiz and creative arts industry was equally represented, with appearances by legends and stars such as Amakye Dede, Sarkodie, Emelia Brobbey, Obaapa Christy, Akosua Agyapong, Gyakie, Kwaisey Pee, Pat Thomas, Kofi Nti, Bless, Akuapem Poloo, Andy Dosty, DJ Mensah, Serwaa Amihere and many more.
Saturday’s gathering was the beginning of a series of commemorative activities honouring Daddy Lumba’s life and legacy. Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced soon, with the final rites to be held in Kumasi.