The late Highlife legend, Daddy Lumba passed away on July 26, 2025
The burial of the late highlife legend, Daddy Lumba, is scheduled for December 6, 2025, in Kumasi.
According to an announcement made by DL FM, the ceremony will take place at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.
Daddy Lumba, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu, passed away on July 26, 2025, at the Bank Hospital after a short illness. He was 60 years old.
His death has since prompted an outpouring of grief across the country and condolences from public figures, including current and former presidents.
In tribute, the Creative Arts Agency, in collaboration with the Fosu family, organised a national candlelight vigil at Independence Square on August 2, 2025, running from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
One-week celebration for Daddy Lumba draws massive crowd
The vigil coincided with simultaneous tributes in countries including Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Netherlands, and other parts of Ghana.
On August 30, 2025, Ghana observed a one-week memorial for the music legend at Independence Square.
In line with Akan tradition, the one-week observation of the late highlife legend brought together hundreds of fans, artistes, dignitaries, and family members from all walks of life to pay their last respects to the late musician.
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, and former Assin Central Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong added a political touch to the solemn event.
The event was filled with performances of Daddy Lumba’s timeless hits, including ‘Aben Wo Ha’, ‘Sika Asem’, and ‘Theresa’.
Watch as Ghanaians share their favorite Highlife tunes
AK/EB
