Former President Akufo-Addo (L) with and former Chief of Staff Frema Osei-Opare at Lumba’s residence
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo visited the residence of the late Charles Kwadwo Fosu, affectionately known as Daddy Lumba, to personally extend his condolences to the grieving family.
Akufo-Addo’s visit was not just a political gesture; it was a heartfelt tribute from one Ghanaian to another.
Speaking on behalf of the former president with Happy Kaseɛbɔ, the former Minister for Communication, Fatimatu Abubakar, acknowledged Daddy Lumba’s towering influence on Ghanaian music and culture.
“Daddy Lumba was more than a musician. He was a voice of our generation, a soul who captured the heartbeat of Ghana in every lyric,” She said, as her voice tinged with grief.
She recalled how Lumba’s music had been a soundtrack to many pivotal moments in Nana Addo’s life, including political campaigns where songs like “Nana die3 )y3 winner” became rallying cries for hope and unity.
Daddy Lumba, who passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Bank Hospital in Accra, leaves behind a legacy that transcends music. With over three decades of timeless hits, he shaped the soundscape of Ghana, blending highlife with soul and storytelling with rhythm.
