Ghana music legend Daddy Lumba has passed away at the age of 60.
The legendary Ghanaian highlife performer Charles Kojo Fosu, often known as Daddy Lumba, has died.
E died at the age of 60.
Inside one statement issued by the lawyer for the family’s release, he states, “Daddy Lumba died Saturday, July 25, 2025, following a brief illness.”
“Daddy Lumba na more dan musician, e be cultural icon as im music bin touch countless lives,” di statement wey lawyer Fati Ali Yallah don sign.
Di’s relatives said “im soulful voice provide soundtrack to our love stories and im poignant lyrics bin capture di poetry of our struggles, dreams and resilience.”
Tori bin comot announced on Saturday morning that the highlife legend had died before the family released an official statement.
They add, “during dis time of ogbonge loss, we request privacy for di family and loved ones as dem try to accept dis profound grief.”
Details about the funeral arrangements will be made public in the following days, the family adds.
Following the news of my demise, my Accra radio station (DL106.8 FM) began paying tribute to the legend by airing some of my songs.
Dems also remark on their prominent social media handles, “35+ years in the music industry and still competing with Generation Z. That is Daddy Lumba’s legacy.”
Daddy Lumba is an ogbonge performer whose music transcends generations.
Daddy Lumba attended a recent Valentine’s Day event at the Accra International Conference Center on February 15, 2025.
I perform many of my love songs with other musicians.
The majority of my concerts are attended by Ogbonge politicians, including former President John Kufour and Odas Bin Dey.
Profile of Daddy Lumba: Pipo says he is the most influential Ghanaian artist.
Di legendary artiste’s music career lasted over 30 years. Pipo is said to as “di most influential musician for di history of Ghana,” according to tori on top im official website.
Ogbonge musicians in Ghana now consider me an inspiration for the highlife music genre, including Ofori Amponsah, Kuami Eugene, Kidi, Oheneba Kissi, and Odas.
Daddy Lumba was born on September 29, 1964 in Nsuta, Ashanti region.
In the early 1980s, I started my music career by joining the Nkwanta Wesley vocalists band, which became popular in the region.
According to the gist on the top of my website, I got the name Lumba after I composed a song called ‘lumba lumba’, which I dedicated to South Africa’s freedom fighters at the time.
So the song became popular, and I got the nickname ‘Daddy Lumba’.
E also formed the ‘Lumba Brothers’ band for my school during those days, which included my girlfriend.
Daddy Lumba traveled to Germany after finishing his studies, when he met Ghanaian singer Nana Acheampong and they formed the ‘Lumba Brothers’ band for dia.
In 1986, the trio released its first album, ‘Yee ye aka akwantuom’.
Di two don parted, and Lumba launched his solo career, releasing his debut solo album “Obi ate meso buo” in 1990.
Di renowned highlife artist has released 33 albums over his career, many of which contain popular songs.
Some of my popular albums include “Sika Sem,” “Aben Wo Ha,” “Wo Ho Kyere,” “Awosoo,” “Give Peace a Chance,” and “Ahenfue Kyinkye.”
My latest project is “Ofon na edi asem fo,” which will be released in December 2022.
Daddy Lumba, in addition to his own career, mentors and trains others, including Felix Owusu, Afia Ampofowaa, Kwabena Sunmwa, Ofori Amponsah, Ateaa Tina, and others.
Tribute to Daddy Lumba
Serwaa Amihere, a media personality who has worked closely with Daddy Lumba, stated, “We are saddened to announce that our legend has died.”
“Dis na hard moment for us even bifor we come on air to announce im death.”
“Daddy Lumba na di greatest musician of all time, im death an ogbonge blow to us and di music world,” the statement reads.
“Make everibodi wey bin dey love di legend pray for im wife and children at dis time.”
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia wrote, “Lumba na true music icon wey bin get incredible career ova three decades.”
“A significant blow not only to the music fraternity, but to the entire community. My wife Samira and I extend our condolences to my wife, family, fans, and the entire Kontri.”
Director for Diaspora Affairs for the Office of the President, Kofi Okyere-Darko, wrote on top of social media that “Lumba na di greatest from Ghana in di last 100 years.”
“Di source of everitin I don become, rest well papa, tank you,” Kofi Okyere-Darko says.
Ghanaian musician Sista Afia wrote, “I don dey very heartbroken.”
Anoda rapper M.anifest said, “Lumba na iconic.”
Ben Dostei Malor, chief editor of the United Nations Dailies, describes the late legend as “one beloved Ghanaian icon wey don die”
“Make im soul rest in peace na so God for comfort im family and fiends.”
Anoda Ghanaian rapper Guru describes me as “di pacesetter of our time.”
Efia Odo, a socialite and social media influencer, wrote on Twitter (formerly X) that “Ghana and Africa are mourning. Di globe doesn’t lose ogbonge musical legacy.”
“Daddy Lumba na more than musician, na im be voice for di broken, poet for di pipo and melody wey bin live for di heart of every Ghanaian.”
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