Daddy Lumba confirmed dead after battling a short illness.
Charles Kojo Fosu, well known as Daddy Lumba, has died at the age of 61 following a brief illness.
Revered as one of the most prominent figures in Ghanaian highlife music, his powerful vocals, passionate lyrics, and decades of artistic excellence created a nation’s soundtrack and touched the lives of millions of people across generations.
According to an official statement made by the Fosu family on Saturday, July 26, 2025, the famed highlife musician died following a brief illness.
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BUY CHEAP DATA NOWThe statement, signed by Fati Ali Yallah, Esq., counsel for the Fosu family, also requested privacy as the family navigates this time of great grief.
With a three-decade career and over 34 albums to his name, Daddy Lumba has had an enormous impact on Ghanaian music and culture. He left a lasting legacy that has influenced generations and inspired millions in Africa and beyond.
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BUY TOP 2026 BECE MOCKS AND ANSWERSDaddy Lumba made his debut in Ghanaian music in 1989 with “Yereye Aka Akwantuo Mu,” a collaboration with Nana Acheampong as part of the Lumba Brothers. This song highlighted the number of Ghanaian immigrants who first traveled abroad, echoing many Ghanaians’ experiences with migration and diaspora life.
The collaboration with Nana Acheampong proved to be a springboard for both musicians’ great careers. Yereye Aka Akwantuo Mu and his colleague Nana Acheampong released multiple successes under the moniker Lumba Brothers, establishing Daddy Lumba as a diverse and creative musician.
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