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BREAKING: Highlife Legend Daddy Lumba Confirmed Dead At 60

Ghanaian music icon Daddy Lumba, born Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, has been confirmed dead at the age of 60. The highlife legend passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, after decades of shaping the sound of contemporary Ghanaian music. Although past years saw several false death rumors surrounding him, this time the news has been officially verified by credible sources, ending all doubt and speculation.
READ ALSO: Daddy Lumba: The Life, Legacy, And Final Journey Of A Highlife Legend
Daddy Lumba was one of Ghana’s most influential and celebrated musicians, with a career spanning over three decades. He was known for his distinctive voice and powerful songwriting, producing hits like Aben Wo Ha, Yentie Obiaa, and Sika Asem. He released more than 30 albums and played a pivotal role in mentoring younger artists while consistently evolving his sound to match changing times without losing the core of highlife music.
Tributes are pouring in from fellow musicians, political leaders, and fans both in Ghana and abroad. Many are calling for a state-assisted funeral to honor his immense contribution to Ghana’s music and cultural heritage. Funeral details and official statements from the family are expected in the coming days as the nation prepares to say goodbye to one of its greatest musical legends.
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Tributes Pour In For Highlife Legend Daddy Lumba Following His Death

Ghana has been plunged into mourning following the death of renowned highlife musician Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba.
News of the iconic singer’s passing has triggered an outpouring of grief across social media, particularly on platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
Rest in peace Daddy Lumba. See the way Serwaa Amihere make Sloow pic.twitter.com/SpZph2JLYd— KOBY BINEY (@BineyKoby) July 26, 2025
Media personality and close friend of Daddy Lumba, Serwaa Amihere, shared, “I am heartbroken and sad because a friend has passed. RIP to the legend, Daddy Lumba, and until we meet again, we will celebrate your time on earth.”
I am heartbroken and sad because a friend has passed. RIP to the legend Daddy Lumba and until we meet again, we will celebrate your time on earth. pic.twitter.com/4mAgK71sfn
— Serwaa Amihere (@Serwaa_Amihere) July 26, 2025
The former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, expressed deep sorrow on his Facebook page over the passing of Daddy Lumba.
He wrote, “…Daddy Lumba has been a pillar in Ghana’s highlife genre, through whom many great talents have been nurtured and introduced. …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.”https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FMBawumia%2Fposts%2F1289855935834835&show_text=true&width=500
Fans, celebrities, politicians, and fellow musicians have taken to the platform to honour the life and legacy of the music maestro whose career spanned decades and shaped the sound of modern highlife.
Popular Ghanaian artiste Sarkodie posted, “…RIP DL !!! Thanks for all you’ve done for us … The legacy lives on … condolences to the family, I pray for strength.”https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsarkodie.obidiponbidi%2Fposts%2F1282554403226254&show_text=true&width=500
RIP Charles Kojo Fosu #DaddyLumba pic.twitter.com/nMDeEYrmbA— Kofi Kinaata (@KinaataGh) July 26, 2025
Rest in perfect peace to the legendary Ghanaian highlife singer and songwriter, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba.
Your music shaped generations, and your legacy will live on forever in the hearts of Ghanaians and lovers of highlife across the world. pic.twitter.com/77NFa2tuaQ— Patrick Yaw Boamah (@pyboamah) July 26, 2025
Maynnnee I’m so sad right now! I gotta try and do a tribute song for the legendary Daddy Lumba
Oseikrom’s finest Charles Kwadwo Fosu!
May you rest in perfect peace pic.twitter.com/j3uhebNM46— Palago Mufasa (@Archipalago) July 26, 2025
Several other users shared nostalgic memories of growing up with Lumba’s music, praising his unmatched catalogue and influence on the music industry.



One user wrote: “Daddy Lumba predicted his demise 1 year ago when he released this song. The lyrics hit differently.”
Daddy Lumba predicted his demise 1 year ago when he released this song. The lyrics hits differently.
Rest Well Legend! #DaddyLumbaLivesOn pic.twitter.com/qIEk7yx8XE—god Amongst Men (@officiallordy) July 26, 2025
Another user said, “RIP Daddy Lumba. My dad and I bonded over your songs, and those are memories I’m forever going to hold dear to my heart. I’m very sad tbh.”
RIP Daddy Lumba. My dad and I bonded over your songs and those are memories I’m forever going to hold dear to my heart. I’m very sad tbh pic.twitter.com/FUT4Lk83rv
— Konadu Samantha (@KonaduSamantha) July 26, 2025
The musician’s death was confirmed in a statement issued by his family, describing his final moments as peaceful and surrounded by loved ones. Details about funeral arrangements are expected to be announced in the coming days.
Daddy Lumba, celebrated for timeless hits such as “Aben Wo Ha,” “Theresa,” and “Yentie Obiaa,” leaves behind a musical legacy cherished by generations of Ghanaians and fans across the globe.
See more tributes below
This Daddy Lumba song is making me emotional rest in peace legend pic.twitter.com/vvuSy4kscM
— Mr.AHENKORAH (@_mrahenkorah) July 26, 2025
At the lords feet Legendary Daddy Lumba Till we meet again pic.twitter.com/StQkngaF76— UCC MAYOR (@Mrrforeigner) July 26, 2025
Aaah Daddy Lumba aha me pic.twitter.com/QH92M4OV4b— LAW (@_lawslaw) July 26, 2025
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Daddy Lumba Albums and Songs – See Full List

Ghanaian highlife musician Daddy Lumba also known as DL has thirty four (34) albums from countless songs to his credit.
Below is the classic music catalogue of the Ghanaian legend starting with ‘Yereye Aka Akwantuom’ which was released in 1989, under Lumba Brother (with Nana Acheampong).
1. Daddy Lumba released his first album, YEREYE AKA AKWANTUOM in 1989 with Nana Acheampong
1. Yereye Aka Akwantuo Mu
2. Odo Fakye
3. Enko Ngya Me
4. Yenka Ntam
5. Aban Nsa Aka Wo
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2. Daddy Lumba came out with his 2nd album, titled, OBI ATE MESO BO in 1990
1. Theresa
2. Ankwanoma
3. Obi Ate Meso Bo
4. Nom Nsuo Twen Ope
5. Makoma Ho Toffee
6. Me Mpaebo
3. Daddy Lumba released his 3rd album, SIKA ASEM in 1991
1. Sika Asem
2. Eye Odo Nti
3. Made In Ghana
4. Yenfa Odo
5. Se Wotan Mea
6. Ahenkye
4. Daddy Lumba released his 4th album PLAY BOY in 1992
1. Ohia Asem
2. Play Boy
3. Mensei Da
4. Odo Beba Na Mawu
5. Nkyenkyen Wo Na Afe
6. Monsu Ma Me (Awisea Foforo)
READ ALSO: Daddy Lumba: The Life, Legacy, And Final Journey Of A Highlife Legend
5.Also in 1992, Daddy Lumba teamed up with Felix Owusu for his 5th album, “VIDA”
1. Emmefa Nko Gyae Me
2. Vida
6. In 1993 Daddy Lumba released his 6th album, “BIRIBI GYEGYE WO”
1. Makra Mo
2. Birirbi Gyegye Wo
3. Enye Nyame Den
4. Medwen Me Ho
5. Mepe Wasem Bebree
7. Daddy Lumba joined forces with Afua Ampofowaa in 1994 to released his 7th album “ODO FOFORO”
1. Enkosi Daben
2. Opono Hini Me
3. Odo Foforo
4. Nsei Me Din
5. Babiara Ni Ho
8. In 1995, Lumba released his 8th album “SESEE WO SE ”
1. Anidaso Woho Ma Obiaa
2. Sesee Wo Se
3. Odo Mensu
4. Me Ndaada Wo
5. Me Ne Odo Ne Beko
6. Children Of The Future
9. Daddy Lumba came out with his 9th album, “MESOM JESUS ” Also in 1995
1. Mesom Jesus
2. Amansan Nyinaa Nto Ndwom
3. Mebo Wodin Akyere Aman
4. Job Ye Din
5. Yesu Ka Ye Ho
6. My Lord Is Able
10. Daddy Lumba teamed up with Akua Serwaa Bonsu to release his 10th album, “HWAN NO OTENE” album in 1996
1. Beye W’awanwa Adwuma
2. Hwan Na Otene
3. Magyenkwa Pa Yesu
4. Edin No Ne Jesus
5. Messiah
6. W’agye Me
7. Woka Yen Ho Daa Nyinaa
8. Woye Onyame
11. In 1997, Daddy Lumba came out with his 11th album “BACK FOR GOOD ”
1. Back For Good
2. Se Emere No Beso a
3. Ebi Se Eye Aduro
4. Se Wo se Kete Bae Mu
5. Eye Onoa
6. Menye Den Koraa
7. Innocent People
12. In 1998, Daddy Lumba came out with “ABEN WO HA”, his 12th album.
1. Doctor Panee
2. Fakye
3. Aben Wo Ha
4. Dangerous
5. Hye Wo Ho Den
6. Se Wo Da Ento Pono Mu
7. Nyame Nhyira Mmaa
13. In 1999, Daddy Lumba joined forces with Ofori Amponsah to release his 13th album, “MILLENIUM LOVE SONGS ”
1. Auntie Atta
2. Hye Me Bo
3. Odo Mmra Fie
4. Jane
5. Wo Nkoaa
6. Odo Ade3 Bi
7. Esi So
8. Wo Daa Da
9. Wo Ho Kyere
14. Daddy Lumba released his 14th album, “MATO ODO MU” In 2000
1. Twime
2. W’ate Asie
3. Meda Me Gya Mu
4. Emere Pa
5. Mmaa Monsore
6. Bla Bla Bla
7. Mariama
15. Daddy Lumba joined forces with With Selina Orleans to release his 15th album, “FA WOHO BO JESUS ”
1. Aseda Ben
2. Enye Awurade Den
3. Fa Woho Bo Jesus
4. Menim Se Wobetumi
5. Monyi Awurade Aye
6. Ayeyi
7. Yesu Ye
8. Yesu Ndaase Nka Wo
16. In 2001, Daddy Lumba released his 16th album, “POISON ”
1. Poison
2. Menya Mpo
3. Ghana Yonko
4. 111666
5. Woara Beba
6. Ehye Obi Yam
7. Akoma Da Akoma So
8. Onyame Were Nfi Ne Mma
17. Daddy Lumba came out with his 17th album, “ME MA N’AFA WOTRIM ” (Released in 2002)
1. Adepa Hye Adepa Mu
2. Dofopa Amma Ntem
3. Mema N’afa Wotrim
4. Osome Oso Bone
5. Se Sumye Kasa a
6. Homeless
7. A Plus
8. Okuafo Ye Adwuma Opon
18. Daddy Lumba came out with his 18th album, “ASIE HO” feat Borax also in the year 2002
1. Asie Ho
2. Odo Meko
3. Nana Yaa
4. Eye Onoa
5. Twe Ben Yen
6. Mama Pa
7. Me Coat Yi
8. I Can Fly
9. War
10. Greeting Babylon
19. Daddy Lumba released his 19th album BUBRA in 2003
1. Bubra
2. Dada Kae
3. Daddy Pay All
4. Adaka Tea
5. Saa Na Eye
6. Ataa Nkwan
7. Odo Nfa Me Nko
8. Pony
20. Daddy Lumba again teamed up with Borax for his 20th album in 2004
1. Pa Ntoma
2. Odo Bewu De3
3. Ma Obi Nfa Me Nko
4. Aden Koraa
5. Meba
6. Menti Gyae
7. Onko Na Me Nko
8. Sika Nti
9. Wala
10. The Bee Squad
21. Daddy Lumba teamed up with Pat Thomas for his 21st album titled AHENFO in 2004
1. Ahenfo Kyinie
2. Moye Kwa
3. Nana Nyankopon
4. Emere Pa Beba
5. Fameye
6. Agyabi Wua Agyabi Tease
7. Orekyekye
22. Daddy Lumba came out with his 22nd album, “AREA BOY ”, featuring Afua Ampofowaa in 2005
1. Area Boy
2. Kyere Me Odo
3. Wontee Y3 Anaa
23. Daddy Lumba released his 23rd album “GIVE PEACE A CHANCE ” again in 2005
1. Give Peace A Chance
2. Gyedi
3. Gold Digger
4. Wokaekae Me
5. Medowo Se Nea Wodo Me
6. Wo Beda Gee
7. Wondo Me Anaa
8. Yekurakura Mu
24. In 2006, Daddy Lumba came out with his 24th album, “TOKROM ”
1. Tokrom
2. Give And Take
3. Obi Ate Meso Bo (remix) aka Enshie Wo, feat. Okyeame Kwame and Kwabena Kwabena
4. Odo Beba Na Mawu remix
5. Mensei Da remix
6. Enye Nyame Den remix
7. Taaso Eburo a.k.a Molemole Boy
8. Anim a Yede Di Sika a.k.a Asante Nkae
25. Daddy Lumba released his 25th album “AGENDA” in 2007
1. Agenda
2. Angel
3. Edwo a Enye De
4. Ogyeboso
5. P.O.P
6. I’m Powerful
7. Amansan Su
8. B. Power feat. Obrafour
26. Daddy Lumba released his 26th album “SIKA” in 2008
1. Sika
2. Si Me So remix
3. Medo No remix
4. Nana Awu remix
5. Mas3de a.k.a Se Awiase Nyinaa
6. Huhuuhu
7. Mpempem Do Me
27. In 2009, DL released his 27th album, “AWARE PA YE ANIBRE ”
1. Enti Se Ade3 Akye Me a
2. Aware Pa Ye Anibre
3. Anadwo Yi De3 feat. Sarkodie
4. Dikon feat. Bradez
5. Baah Wiredu
28. In 2011, Daddy Lumba released his 28th album, “KOHYE PO”
1. Kohye Po
2. Ye Ne Wo Sre Kwa
3. Ma Enye Wonkoa Adom
4. W’apre Anu Woho De3
5. Ma Enye Wonkoa Adom (Worship)
29. In 2014, Daddy Lumba released his 29th album “AWOSOO ”
1. Nea Woho Beto Wo a.k.a Yentie Obiaa
2. Awosoo
3. Odamani Bewo Ama Y’ahwe N’adapan
4. Epokye
5. Nea Nyame Tumi Ye
30. In 2015, Daddy Lumba teamed up with Great Ampong to release the album “HOSSANA”
1. Awurade Ka Meho
2. Enye Dam Bi
3. Father and Son
4. Hossana
5. Jesus is Winner
6. Kronkron
7. Mafore Bo Ndwon
8. Wo Tumi Ye Kese
31. Daddy Lumba came out with his 31st album “ENKO DEN ” in 2016
1. Enko Den
2. Biakoye feat. Okyeame Kwame
3. Osoro Nkye Me Ne
4. Yenfa Anadwo Nye Nna ft. Okyeame Kwame
5. Daasebre Gyamena
6. Yefri Adom Beko Adom Mu
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