Ghanaian music icon Daddy Lumba, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu, has passed away at the age of 60 after a short illness, sparking an outpouring of grief and tributes across the nation. Widely regarded as one of Ghana's most influential highlife musicians, Lumba's career spanned decades, leaving an indelible mark on the country's music and culture. President Mahama and other prominent figures have led tributes, with calls for a state funeral and national vigils planned in his honor. Fans and fellow artists have celebrated his legacy, with his music dominating streaming charts and heartfelt stories about his generosity and impact surfacing. The nation continues to remember and honor Daddy Lumba's enduring influence on Ghanaian music and society.
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Sad to see a music legend go, but I hope the government doesn’t use this as another excuse to spend taxpayers’ money on grand state ceremonies—let people honor him in their own way.
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This is such a huge loss, not just for Ghana but for African music and culture as a whole. Daddy Lumba’s music brought people together and helped shape conversations around social change, love, and identity—his songs were always more than just entertainment. It’s inspiring to see the outpouring of love and respect, and I hope this moment pushes us to invest more in the arts and support creative freedom. Leaders honoring him is great, but we should also make sure artists today have the freedom and resources to make their voices heard like he did. Rest in power, Daddy Lumba—your impact will live on for generations.
Daddy Lumba truly brought Ghanaians together through his music and showed the world the strength of our national culture—his legacy will keep uniting us as a people.
It’s a sad day for Ghana—Daddy Lumba was a true pillar of our culture and values, and his music always reflected the best of our traditions. We need to make sure that young people remember legends like him instead of forgetting our roots in favor of foreign influences. A state funeral is absolutely fitting; he deserves to be honored as someone who upheld and promoted Ghanaian heritage.
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