Former President Akufo-Addo Mourns Highlife Legend Daddy Lumba
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has paid tribute to the late Ghanaian music icon, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, describing him as “a pantheon among musical greats of all time.”
By Joylinda Laryea / July 27, 2025
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has paid tribute to the late Ghanaian music icon, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, describing him as “a pantheon among musical greats of all time.”
In a heartfelt statement, the former president expressed deep sorrow over the loss of his “dear friend” and highlighted Daddy Lumba’s unmatched influence on Ghana’s music scene and his close connection with fans nationwide.
“Daddy Lumba was a pantheon among musical greats of all-time and had a special connection with his fans and the entire nation. His hit-making songs will remain lasting contributions to my presidential journey and will forever be etched in the annals of political campaign of the New Patriotic Party,” Akufo-Addo stated.
He added prayers for the late musician, saying:
“May he peacefully rest in the Bosom of the Almighty until the Last Day of the Resurrection, when we shall all meet again.”
Daddy Lumba, widely celebrated for his numerous chart-topping highlife songs, leaves behind a musical legacy that spans several decades.
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