By Vivian Amoah
Celebrated Ghanaian highlife musician Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has reportedly passed away this morning at The Bank Hospital in Cantonments, Accra.
Regarded as one of the most influential figures in Ghana’s music history, Daddy Lumba’s illustrious career spanned over three decades. With his signature voice, thought-provoking lyrics, and timeless melodies, he released more than 30 albums that shaped the country’s musical landscape.
Lumba thrilled fans across generations with enduring hits such as Aben Wo Ha, Theresa, Yentie Obiaa, and Playboy, becoming a household name and a cultural icon.
Born on September 29, 1964, Daddy Lumba began his music journey in the 1980s, rising to prominence with the debut album Yɛɛyɛ Aka Akwantuo Mu, a collaborative project with Nana Acheampong under the moniker Lumba Brothers. His subsequent solo career catapulted him to superstardom, earning him a devoted fan base both in Ghana and among the diaspora.
Beyond the music, Daddy Lumba’s work deeply influenced the evolution of modern highlife and inspired generations of artists who followed in his footsteps.
His death marks the end of an era and leaves a void in Ghana’s music and cultural heritage. Tributes are already pouring in from fans, fellow musicians, and dignitaries nationwide.
Further details about funeral arrangements are yet to be announced.
