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Tributes Pour In For Highlife Legend Daddy Lumba Following His Death

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11 months ago

July 26, 2025

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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