Sadly Confirmed: Highlife Icon Daddy Lumba Passes Away at 60

The Passing of Ghana’s Musical Icon: Charles Kojo Fosu, Known as Daddy Lumba

Ghana is in mourning following the death of legendary highlife musician, Charles Kojo Fosu, widely known as Daddy Lumba, who passed away on the morning of Saturday, July 26, 2025, after a short illness.

The heartbreaking news was confirmed in an official statement issued by the Fosu family through their legal representative, Fati Ali Yallah of Baba Jamal & Associates and posted on his official Facebook page.

Daddy Lumba was more than just a musician—he was a national treasure and cultural icon whose music spanned decades and generations. His unique voice, emotional depth, and lyrical storytelling made him a household name, with timeless hits that celebrated love, spoke to life’s challenges, and inspired resilience among millions of fans both in Ghana and beyond.

With a career that spanned over four decades, Daddy Lumba played a transformative role in shaping Ghana’s music industry and remains one of the most celebrated and influential highlife musicians in the country’s history.

“As we grapple with this immense loss, we respectfully request privacy for the family and loved ones as they navigate this period of profound grief,” the family’s statement read.

Funeral arrangements will be announced in the coming days. The nation mourns a true legend, whose voice may be gone but whose music will live on forever.