Former Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has taken to social media to share heartfelt condolences with the family of late Highlife legend, Daddy Lumba.
In a post shared on Facebook on July 26, 2025, Dr Bawumia described the late singer as a true music icon for his contribution to the Ghanaian entertainment industry.
According to Bawumia, Daddy Lumba was a pillar in Ghana’s Highlife genre, adding that the late musician nurtured and introduced great talents to the music space.
“I have been informed of the saddening news of the passing of a true music icon, who’s had an incredible career spanning over three decades.
“Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known by his stage name, Daddy Lumba, has been a pillar in Ghana’s highlife genre, through whom many great talents have been nurtured and introduced,” he said.
Dr Bawumia further noted that the late musician’s death isn’t only a blow to members of the entertainment industry but to the country at large.
“His brilliant compositions and works have not only entertained but also inspired and uplifted many of us. His passing is indeed a huge blow, not only to the music fraternity but to the entire country.
“Samira and I extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife, family, fans, and the whole country. Legend, Rest Well,” he added.
Daddy Lumba, whose real name was Charles Kwadwo Fosu, died on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
He died at the age of 60.
His family, in an official statement, confirmed his death.
Before his sudden demise, Daddy Lumba released over 34 albums and had hit songs such as “Se Sumye Kasa A”, “Adaka Tea”, “Anadwo Yi Dei”, among many others to his credit.
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