Ghana has lost one of its beloved musical figures, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, known as Daddy Lumba.

He passed away in the early hours of Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Bank Hospital in Accra, where he had been undergoing treatment for an undisclosed illness.

Family sources confirmed that the highlife legend was admitted just days before his passing.

By midday, many fans and well-wishers had converged at his residence in East Legon, Accra, taken aback by the news of his death.

In an official statement released by the family through their attorneys, Baba Jamal & Associates, Daddy Lumba was described as being more than just a musician.

He was a cultural symbol whose voice and words resonated deeply within Ghana’s collective spirit, the statement expressed.

“Daddy Lumba transcended music; he was a cultural figure whose songs impacted countless lives.
“His emotive voice served as the backdrop to our romantic tales, and his meaningful lyrics encapsulated the poetry of our challenges, aspirations, and resilience,” the statement articulated.

The family has requested to be granted privacy as they grieve their loss, indicating that funeral arrangements will be announced later.

The announcement was officially signed by Fati Ali Yallah, Esq., representing the Fosu family.

Daddy Lumba (born September 29, 1964) was a Ghanaian singer-songwriter and musician, boasting around 34 albums throughout his career. Born as Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, he is widely hailed as the greatest Ghanaian musician of all time.

His musical journey began at the age of 16. While at Juaben SHS, he formed the Lumba Brothers with friends Yaw and Kwabena and his girlfriend, Theresa Abebrese.

After finishing school, Daddy Lumba traveled to Germany with the assistance of Theresa to pursue better opportunities.

In Germany, he encountered Ernest Nana Acheampong, who had already established a group named Talking Dreams with a white partner.

At that time, Daddy Lumba was only familiar with gospel music, and he credits Nana Acheampong for introducing him to highlife music.

Together, they created another group called Lumba Brothers, sharing the same name as his initial band in Juaben SHS.

The duo aimed to release an album in 1986, but due to financial difficulties, it ultimately came out in 1989 with support from Lumba’s wife, Akosua Serwaa, who produced the album. The album was titled Yɛɛyɛ Aka Akwantuo Mu.

In total, Daddy Lumba has released 33 albums. Some of his acclaimed works include Aben Wɔha, Awosuɔ, Obi Ate Me So Buɔ, Sika Asɛm, and Ebi Se Ɛyɛ Aduro.

In 1999, he received three awards at the Ghana Music Awards, including Best Album, Artist of the Year, and Most Popular Song of the Year. Leading up to 2002, Daddy Lumba consistently released a hit album annually.

His solo career was not without its share of controversy; he would alternate between releasing gospel albums and surprising audiences with bold lyrics and music videos.