Legendary highlife musician Daddy Lumba has died.
He was 61.
A press release issued by his lawyers indicate that he passed on in the early hours of July 26.
“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 press release explained.
“Daddy Lumba was more than a musician; he was a cultural icon whose music touched countless lives. His soulful voice provided the soundtrack to our love stories, and his poignant lyrics captured the poetry of our struggles, dreams, and resilience,” it added.
“During this time of immense loss, we respectfully request privacy for the family and loved ones as they navigate this profound grief. Details of funeral arrangements will be shared in the coming days,” Fati All Yallah, Esq. Counsel for the Fosu Family wrote.
Personality Profile
- Full Name: Charles Kwadwo Fosu
- Stage Name: Daddy Lumba
- Date of Birth: 29 September 1964
- Place of Birth: Nsuta Amangoase, Ashanti Region, Ghana
- Profession: Highlife musician, singer-songwriter, producer
- Genres: Highlife, gospel-highlife (occasionally), contemporary highlife
- Years Active: 1980s – 2020s
Greatest Hits (Selected):
- “Theresa” – breakout love song from his debut solo album (1990)
- “Aben Wo Ha” – one of Ghana’s most iconic and controversial hits (1998)
- “Ohia Asem” – classic highlife track about poverty and struggle
- “Playboy” – mid-’90s anthem reflecting youthful energy and charm
- “Biribi Gyegye Wo” – feel-good track with catchy chorus
- “Seese Wo Se” – reflective and melodic favorite
- “Odo Foforo” – romantic highlife ballad
- “Back For Good” – smooth comeback anthem
- “Poison” – popular early 2000s hit
- “Woho Kyere” (with Ofori Amponsah) – album of the year 1999, with multiple hit tracks
- “Awoso” – late-career single praised for its sound and production
- “Ofon Na Ɛdi Asɛm Fo” – recent release (2022) known for bold lyrics
- “Nya Abotare Na Twen Awurade” – gospel-themed single (2023)
Recognition & Awards:
- Multiple Ghana Music Awards, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year (2000)
- Legend of Entertainment Award – EMY Africa (2018)
- Presidential Grand Medal – National Honours and Awards (2025)
- Widely acclaimed as Ghana’s greatest highlife musician of all time
