The one-week celebration of the late Daddy Lumba, held on August 30, 2025, at Black Star Square, brought together fans, music lovers, families, and people from all walks of life to honour, celebrate, and eulogise the highlife legend.
Adding colour and excitement to the nation’s mourning, the Ghana Horseriders Association put on a spectacular show, aimed at uplifting spirits and expressing admiration for the “Mensei Da” hitmaker.
The horseriders stole the spotlight with a powerful performance that blended tradition and cultural pride.
Mourners celebrate Daddy Lumba with music and dance at one-week observance
Clad in traditional attire and riding well-groomed horses, they thrilled the crowd with choreographed routines set to Daddy Lumba’s music, drawing cheers and applause from the audience.
The performance added a unique touch to the celebration, as fans paid tribute to Daddy Lumba in every possible way.
Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, passed away on Saturday July 26, 2025, at The Bank Hospital in Accra.
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Watch the performance below:
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