Ghanaians are mourning the painful loss of one of the country’s greatest music icons. Ghana music legend Daddy Lumba has passed away at the age of 60 after a short illness. The highlife star, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu, died on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Bank Hospital in Accra, according to a statement from his family.
By midday, fans had gathered at his East Legon home to express their grief, showing just how deeply the nation feels this loss.
Tributes Pour In for Daddy Lumba
The news that Ghana music legend Daddy Lumba is dead has shaken the country. Tributes have come from both public figures and fellow artists. President John Mahama praised him as a musical genius whose songs carried people through life’s highs and lows. “His legacy will echo through the ages,” Mahama said in a Facebook post.
Former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia also described his death as a great loss not only to the music industry but to Ghana as a whole.
Kofi Okyere-Darko, a government official, called Lumba “the greatest from Ghana in the last 100 years.”
Artists including Sarkodie, Guru, Sista Afia, and M.anifest also shared their condolences, calling attention to the incredible impact of his music.
The Musical Legacy of a Legend
Ghana music legend Daddy Lumba started his journey in the early 1980s. He was born on September 29, 1964, in Nsuta in the Ashanti Region. His love for music began in secondary school, where he led the Juaben SHS choir and later formed the Lumba Brothers group.
After moving to Germany, he met fellow musician Nana Acheampong. Together, they released their debut album Yee Ye Aka Akwantuom in 1986. The album reflected the struggles of Ghanaian immigrants abroad.
Lumba later launched a solo career with his first solo album Obi Ate Meso Bio in 1990. He went on to release over 30 albums and more than 200 songs that touched on love, forgiveness, beauty, money, faith, and life’s challenges.
His most loved albums include Sika Sem, Aben Wo Ha, Awosoo, Give Peace A Chance, and Ahenfue Kyinkye. His latest song, Ofon Na Edi Asem Fo, was released in December 2022.
A Cultural Icon Whose Voice Spoke for Generations
Ghana music legend Daddy Lumba was more than just a musician — he was a storyteller. His voice and lyrics became the soundtrack to many people’s lives, from romantic relationships to social struggles. Over four decades, he built a loyal fan base both in Ghana and around the world.
In February 2025, he held what would be his final concert during Valentine’s Day celebrations. He performed alongside some of Ghana’s top musicians, with many political leaders in attendance. Earlier this month, he was seen at a government event for senior citizens hosted by President Mahama.
Lumba had plans to tour the U.S. and Canada later this year, which sadly will not happen.
Final Goodbye
The family of Ghana music legend Daddy Lumba has officially confirmed his death and requested privacy as they deal with their loss. Funeral details will be shared soon.
His musical journey may have ended, but his songs will live on forever. Ghana has lost a giant, but Daddy Lumba’s influence will continue to shape highlife music for generations to come.
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