Ekuona family (L) announces Daddy Lumba’s death to Asantehene (R)
The family of the late Highlife legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has officially informed Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, about his passing. This was done by the Ekuona Family of Nsuta, to which the music legend belonged.
The official announcement was made on August 4, 2025, at the Manhyia Palace, in keeping with Akan tradition.
A video shared on social media by The Palace View, a page dedicated to updates about the Asantehene, captured the moment the family delivered the sad news to the King.
This formal notification to the Asantehene is an important part of Ashanti customs, which require that the overlord of the Ashanti Kingdom be informed whenever a prominent member of an affiliated family passes away.
Daddy Lumba passed away on July 26, 2025, at the Bank Hospital after a short illness. His family officially confirmed the news after his demise.
In honouring the legacy of the late Daddy Lumba, Kumasi will celebrate the life and legacy with a candlelight vigil organized by Creative Arts Agency, in collaboration with stakeholders in the entertainment industry on August 9, 2025, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium’s Heroes Park, starting at 6:00 PM.
The Kumasi vigil follows a successful ceremony held on August 2, 2025, at Independence Square in Accra, where thousands of fans and well-wishers gathered to honor the music legend.
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