Ghana has misplaced one in all its best musical treasures with the passing of highlife legend Daddy Lumba, however his legacy contains one unforgettable second when he bridged Ghana’s political divide via the facility of music.
Charles Kojo Fosu, as he was christened, died on Saturday after a brief sickness, abandoning many years of inventive excellence that formed the nation’s musical panorama.
The official confirmation about his death from the household left many shocked. The household introduced:
With profound sorrow and deep grief, the Fosu household declares the passing of Ghana’s beloved musical icon, Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly often called Daddy Lumba, who handed away earlier at present, Saturday, July 26, 2025, after a brief sickness.
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Daddy Lumba was greater than a musician; he was a cultural icon whose music touched numerous lives. His soulful voice offered the soundtrack to our love tales, and his poignant lyrics captured the poetry of our struggles, desires, and resilience.
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Amongst his many memorable performances, one stands out for its political significance. On the maiden Legends and Legacy Ball in 2011, Daddy Lumba achieved what many thought unattainable when he introduced collectively former President John Agyekum Kufuor and his predecessor, the late Jerry John Rawlings.
Regardless of lingering rumours of rigidity between the 2 former heads of state, they discovered widespread floor when the music icon referred to as out their names throughout his efficiency and devoted a tune to them.
In a uncommon second of unity that captured hearts nationwide, each political giants rose to their toes and danced collectively.
The occasion, organised by Imajin Promoting to honour Daddy Lumba’s exceptional contributions to music, turned an emblem of how artwork can heal divisions.
His potential to unite even political rivals via music stays a part of his enduring legacy.
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