The Black Star Square in Accra was filled to capacity as thousands of Ghanaians joined the candlelight vigil for legendary highlife musician, the late Charles Kwadwo Fosu, also known as Daddy Lumba.
The event, organised by the Creative Arts Agency of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, was held on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
The candlelight vigil gave many Ghanaians the opportunity to pay tribute to the man who released 38 albums with over 200 songs spanning his over four decade career.
His demise was announced on Saturday, July 26, 2025, after passing on at the Bank Hospital in Cantonments, Accra.
As the Ghanaian culture has it, participants of the event were clad in black and red attire, where they lit the square with flickering candles and reflected on Lumba’s impact on Ghana’s music scene.
There were choir performances, poetry readings, tributes, and other performances honouring the late highlife music legend.
His ageless songs filled the air with many people singing along to the timeless hits that have captured the hearts and soul of Ghanaians.
The vigil was a celebration of his artistic legacy, which still inspires many, as well as a tribute.
Notable persons in the music industry such as Sarkodie, Keche, Bessa Simons, KOD and others were all present to honour the late legend.
The vigil is the first of a lined-up activities to honour Daddy Lumba following his demise.
Below are some of the scenes from the event, captured by Media General’s Clifford Owusu.
