Ghanaian Highlife virtuoso, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, well known in the entertainment world as Daddy Lumba, has passed away at the age of 60 following a brief illness, as revealed by his family.
Ghana’s beloved musical icon died July 26 2025.
The family in statement indicated that Charles Kojo Fosu kicked the bucket following a short illness.
Daddy Lumba was not merely a musician; he was a cultural icon whose music had a profound impact on the lives of innumerable individuals. His emotive voice served as the backdrop to our romantic narratives, and his evocative lyrics encapsulated the essence of our challenges, aspirations, and fortitude.
Brief History
Daddy Lumba was born on September 29, 1964 in Nsuta in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Throughout his three-decade career, he put out over 30 albums, several of which became timeless masterpieces and garnered him fans of all ages.
The revered Highlife icon got his start in music in the 1980s, when he and Nana Acheampong formed the band Lumba Brothers, thanks to his lifelong passion for the genre. He moved on and started his own musical career.
His seminal album, Yɛɛyɛ Aka Akwantuo Mu, launched in 1989, signified the onset of a new epoch in Ghanaian highlife music.
Known for songs like Makra Mo, Mensei Da, Ankwanoma, Sika Asɛm, Theresa and Ye Ne Wo Sere Kwa, the music maestro as he’s affectionately called blended traditional Highlife rhythms with modern sounds, establishing himself as one of the most accomplished Highlife musicians in Ghana’s history.
Known for his innovative sound, profound lyrics, and consistent career path, he received a slew of accolades, including several Ghana Music Awards.
