Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, and file producer David Adedeji Adeleke OON, popularly often called Davido, has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Ghanaian highlife legend Daddy Lumba throughout his 5 Alive Tour in Toronto, Canada, over the weekend.
In a video extensively circulating on-line, Davido is seen on stage as his DJ performs “Aben Wo Ha,” considered one of Daddy Lumba’s most iconic songs.
The group joined in, singing together with emotion as Davido devoted the efficiency to the reminiscence of the highlife icon.
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Ghana’s President Mahama and former President Akufo-Addo put aside political variations to pay emotional tributes to highlife legend Daddy Lumba, with each leaders sharing private reminiscences of his musical influence…
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The tribute has been praised by followers and music lovers throughout the continent as a present of respect from one musical nice to a different.
This emotional gesture got here simply hours after the information broke that Charles Kojo Fosu, recognized professionally as Daddy Lumba, had handed away on the age of 60 following a brief sickness.
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Broadly thought to be probably the most influential figures in Ghanaian highlife music, Daddy Lumba’s highly effective vocals, poetic songwriting, and over three a long time of musical excellence left an indelible mark on generations of followers each in Ghana and overseas.
In an official assertion launched by the Fosu household on Saturday, July 26, 2025, the legend’s passing was confirmed:
With profound sorrow and deep grief, the Fosu household broadcasts the passing of Ghana’s beloved musical icon, Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly often called Daddy Lumba, who handed away earlier immediately, Saturday, July 26, 2025, after a brief sickness.
The household’s assertion, signed by Fati Ali Yallah, Esq., additional highlighted Daddy Lumba’s legacy, describing him as a cultural icon whose music served because the soundtrack to like tales, private struggles, and nationwide satisfaction:
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Daddy Lumba was greater than a musician; he was a cultural icon whose music touched numerous lives. His soulful voice supplied the soundtrack to our love tales, and his poignant lyrics captured the poetry of our struggles, goals, and resilience.
Because the nation mourns, the Fosu household has requested for privateness throughout this time of immense grief:
Throughout this time of immense loss, we respectfully request privateness for the household and family members as they navigate this profound grief. Particulars of funeral preparations will probably be shared within the coming days.
To honour his reminiscence, the Fosu household, in collaboration with the Artistic Arts Company, has introduced plans to host a candlelight vigil on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Independence Sq. in Accra beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Moreover, a E book of Condolence will probably be opened at Daddy Lumba’s non-public residence on Kinshasha Crescent, Home Quantity 12 (GA-332-9264), starting Tuesday, July 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day.
