LEGENDARY HIGHLIFE MUSICIAN DADDY LUMBA PASSES AWAY AT 60
Accra, July 26, 2025 — Ghana is in mourning following the passing of one of its most cherished musical icons, Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, who died on Saturday, July 26, 2025, after a short illness. A statement issued by D106.9 FM and signed by the family’s legal counsel, Fati Ali Yallah, Esq., confirmed the heartbreaking news: "With profound sorrow and deep grief, the Fosu family announces the passing of Ghana’s beloved musical icon, Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, who passed away earlier today… after a short illness." Daddy Lumba, aged 60, was a towering figure in the Ghanaian music industry, with a career that spanned over three decades. Known for his distinctive voice, captivating stage presence, and emotionally charged lyrics, he played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of modern highlife music in Ghana and beyond. "Daddy Lumba was more than a musician; he was a cultural icon whose music touched countless lives," t...