Ghana has been hit with the sad news of the death of iconic highlife musician Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, who passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, after a short illness.
Known for his timeless hits and unmatched influence on the Ghanaian music scene, his sudden passing has left fans, fellow musicians, and public figures in deep shock.
As the nation grapples with this huge loss, tributes have started pouring in from all corners — emotional messages celebrating his life, his music, and the legacy he leaves behind.
Below are some of the heartfelt tributes shared so far…
Theresa Acheampong: Darko May his soul Rest in Peace
Obaapa Love Really hmmmm ooooh may his rest well 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Gina Owusuwa Royal RIPP Daddy Lumba😢💔
Asare Gabriel: So sad may his gentle soul rest in peace we shall always remember you Daddy lumber
Sammi Awuku: I never imagined the day would come when the very song that gave me strength would echo with finality.
“Ankwanoma “ my favourite song.
A song that taught me that life is simply borrowed time, that we do what we can, and when our moment comes, we simply exit without saying goodbye.
Today, that truth has unfolded in the life of the one who sang it so beautifully. I never imagined that soon the voice behind that wisdom would one day become the very proof of it.
Daddy Lumba sang what many of us didn’t have the words to say.
He wrapped life’s deepest truths in melody, and now, just as he sang, his time came, and he’s gone.
Life, indeed, is fleeting.
But some souls live on through the songs they leave behind, and DL will always be that legend.
Rest In Peace, DL .
You impacted through songs.
Lumba’s death was confirmed in a press statement released on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
“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, Saturday, July 26, 2025, after a short illness,” the statement read.
He produced dozens of hit songs over several decades and built a loyal fanbase both in Ghana and abroad.
