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Ghanaian Music Legend, Daddy Lumba Confirmed Dead

Asare Michael Baarffour (Devarsh) July 26, 2025

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.

“With profound sorrow and deep grief, the Fosu family announces the passing of Ghana’s beloved musical icon, Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, who passed away earlier today, Saturday, July 26, 2025, after a short illness”, the statement read.

“Daddy Lumba was more than a musician; he was a cultural icon whose music touched countless lives. His soulful voice provided the soundtrack to our love stories, and his poignant lyrics captured the poetry of our struggles, dreams, and resilience”.

The statement, signed by Fati Ali Yallah, Esq., counsel for the Fosu family, also requested privacy as the family navigates this time of great grief.

“During this time of immense loss, we respectfully request privacy for the family and loved ones as they navigate this profound grief. Details of funeral arrangements will be shared in the coming days”

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.

Daddy 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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