Daddy Lumba's real name is Charles Kwadwo Fosu, which might suggest he was born on Monday, given the traditional Ghanaian naming convention where "Kwadwo" signifies a male born on Monday.
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GHANA’S creative community is mourning the loss of one of its most revered figures, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, whose passing has triggered an outpouring of tributes from industry associations including Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO), Ghana Association of Phonographic Industry (GAPI) and DJ’s Union of Ghana(DJUGA).
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The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has extended her condolences following the passing of Ghanaian music icon Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba.
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IT was a humid Saturday morning in Accra when the streets fell unusually quiet—not for a power outage or a political rally, but because the nation had stopped to mourn.
A national candlelight vigil in honour of the late highlife legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba is going to be held under the auspices of the Creative Arts Agency at the Independence Square in Accra on Saturday, August 2, 2025, starting at 6 p.m.
When you hear of my passing, don’t shed a tear — Daddy Lumba’s timeless words echo as Ghana grieves the loss of a musical titan. Yet, for many, the pain is too deep for them not to weep.
Veteran Ghanaian musician Nana Acheampong has shared a heartfelt tribute to his friend and music partner, Daddy Lumba, following his passing on July 26, 2025.
Music producer Fred Kyei Mensah, also known as Fredyma, has shed light on the fascinating story behind how Ghana's Highlife legend, Daddy Lumba, got his iconic name.
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The Ghanaian music fraternity and fans across the globe have been hit with heartbreaking news of legendary Highlife musician Daddy Lumba's death.
Graphic Showbiz has confirmed that Ghanaian highlife musician Charles Kwadwo Fosu, commonly known as Daddy Lumba is dead. He died at the Bank Hospital in Accra at dawn on Saturday. He was 60 years old.
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