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5 days ago
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'Greatest in 100 years': Ghana mourns music legend Daddy Lumba
Ghanaians are mourning one of the country's best known singers, Charles Kojo Fosu, known as Daddy Lumba, who has died aged 60. A statement from the family of the legendary highlife artist said he died in hospital on Saturday after a short illness. Daddy Lumba, whose musical career spanned almost four decades, "was a cultural icon and his music touched countless lives", the statement said. Kofi Okyere-Darko, director of diaspora affairs at the office of the president, described Daddy Lumba as "the greatest from Ghana in the last 100 years". Daddy Lumba inspired many young Ghanaian musicians to pursue highlife music - a genre synonymous with the country. He is credited with 33 albums and more than 200 songs over his long career, touching on themes such as love, forgiveness, beauty, money, death and other social themes. President John Mahama paid tribute to him on Sunday with a post on Facebook. "Lumba's unmatched musical genius provided the soundtrack to our lives, carrying us through various phases of life," he wrote. "The beats to his memorable songs may have died down, but his enduring legacy will echo through the ages." Meanwhile former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia said "his passing is indeed a huge blow not only to the music fraternity but the entire country". Fellow artists such as Sarkodie, Guru, Sista Afia, were among the first to send condolences to the bereaved family, eulogising the "incredible talent he shared with the world". Lumba last held a public concert to mark Valentine's Day on 15 February 2025 to celebrate love, sharing the stage with some of Ghana's brightest musicians, with many of the country's politicians and influential people in attendance. Earlier this month, he met President Mahama at an event organised for senior citizens at the seat of government as part of celebrations to mark the Republic Day holiday. He had been due to go on tour to the US and Canada later this year. His most celebrated albums include Sika Sem, Aben Wo Ha, Wo Ho Kyere, Awosoo, Give Peace A Chance and Ahenfue Kyinkye. His most recent song, Ofon Na Edi Asem Fo, was released in December 2022. Who was Daddy Lumba? Lumba, born on 29 September 1964 in the town of Nsuta in Ghana's Ashanti region, began his music journey in the early 1980s. He got his stage name Lumba when he composed the song Lumba Lumba, which he dedicated to the freedom fighters of South Africa, according to his official website. Daddy Lumba travelled to Germany and teamed up with fellow highlife musician Nana Acheampong and the duo became known as the Lumba Brothers. They released their first official album, Yee Ye Aka Akwantuom, in 1986 - the song of the same name captures the struggles of Ghanaian immigrants in Europe searching for a better life. After the pair fell out and split, Daddy Lumba launched a solo career and released his first album Obi Ate Meso Bio in 1990 and never looked back. His family has requested privacy "as they navigate this profound grief". Details of funeral arrangements will be made public in the coming days. More stories about Ghana from the BBC: Ghana bans foreigners from trading in its gold market to boost revenue 'I was duped into leaving London for school in Ghana - but it saved me' Ghana wants more for its cashews, but it's a tough nut to crack The Maths Queen with a quantum mission to mentor girls Go to for more news from the African continent. Follow us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica BBC Africa podcasts Africa Daily Focus on Africa
BBC News
5 days ago
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- BBC News
Daddy Lumba: Ghana's highlife legend dies age 60
Ghanaians are mourning one of the country's best known singers, Charles Kojo Fosu, known as Daddy Lumba, who has died aged 60.A statement from the family of the legendary highlife artist said he died in hospital on Saturday after a short Lumba, whose musical career spanned almost four decades, "was a cultural icon and his music touched countless lives", the statement Okyere-Darko, director of diaspora affairs at the office of the president, described Daddy Lumba as "the greatest from Ghana in the last 100 years". Daddy Lumba inspired many young Ghanaian musicians to pursue highlife music - a genre synonymous with the is credited with 33 albums and more than 200 songs over his long career, touching on themes such as love, forgiveness, beauty, money, death and other social John Mahama paid tribute to him on Sunday with a post on Facebook."Lumba's unmatched musical genius provided the soundtrack to our lives, carrying us through various phases of life," he wrote. "The beats to his memorable songs may have died down, but his enduring legacy will echo through the ages."Meanwhile former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia said "his passing is indeed a huge blow not only to the music fraternity but the entire country".Fellow artists such as Sarkodie, Guru, Sista Afia, were among the first to send condolences to the bereaved family, eulogising the "incredible talent he shared with the world".Lumba last held a public concert to mark Valentine's Day on 15 February 2025 to celebrate love, sharing the stage with some of Ghana's brightest musicians, with many of the country's politicians and influential people in this month, he met President Mahama at an event organised for senior citizens at the seat of government as part of celebrations to mark the Republic Day had been due to go on tour to the US and Canada later this most celebrated albums include Sika Sem, Aben Wo Ha, Wo Ho Kyere, Awosoo, Give Peace A Chance and Ahenfue most recent song, Ofon Na Edi Asem Fo, was released in December 2022. Who was Daddy Lumba? Lumba, born on 29 September 1964 in the town of Nsuta in Ghana's Ashanti region, began his music journey in the early got his stage name Lumba when he composed the song Lumba Lumba, which he dedicated to the freedom fighters of South Africa, according to his official Lumba travelled to Germany and teamed up with fellow highlife musician Nana Acheampong and the duo became known as the Lumba released their first official album, Yee Ye Aka Akwantuom, in 1986 - the song of the same name captures the struggles of Ghanaian immigrants in Europe searching for a better the pair fell out and split, Daddy Lumba launched a solo career and released his first album Obi Ate Meso Bio in 1990 and never looked family has requested privacy "as they navigate this profound grief".Details of funeral arrangements will be made public in the coming days. More stories about Ghana from the BBC: Ghana bans foreigners from trading in its gold market to boost revenue'I was duped into leaving London for school in Ghana - but it saved me'Ghana wants more for its cashews, but it's a tough nut to crackThe Maths Queen with a quantum mission to mentor girls Go to for more news from the African us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica
Economic Times
6 days ago
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- Economic Times
Daddy Lumba cause of death: Ghanian music icon, passes away - here's what happened to him
Ghanaian musician Daddy Lumba passed away on Saturday in Accra. His family confirmed his death after a short illness. Daddy Lumba was a celebrated highlife artist. He was known for his impactful music career spanning decades. His popular songs resonated with many fans across Africa. His radio station DL FM acknowledged his cultural impact. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads His family and fans are heartbroken Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads His music and life journey FAQs Highlife Ghanian heartthrob Daddy Lumba is no more. The singer breathed his last on Saturday morning at The Bank Hospital in Cantonments area of family of the musician—through Baba Jamal & Associates, the singer's legal counsel—released a statement saying that in face of the 'immense loss' for the family, they expect privacy. Daddy Lumba FM i.e. DL FM, the singer's radio station, in their own statement called the singer 'more than a musician and a cultural icon who touched countless lives'.'With profound sorrow and deep grief, the Fosu family announces the passing of Ghana's beloved music icon, Charles Koju Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, who passed away earlier today, after a short 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 was going through prolonged illness and had frequented hospitals in the past few months. On Saturday morning, rumors swirled in Ghanaian media about his death, which was later confirmed by his legal in 1964, on September 29, Lumba skyrocketed to fame during the 1980s, almost immediately after his maiden album Yɛɛyɛ Aka Akwantuo Mu, in collaboration with Nana then went solo for most of his career, with songs like Yentie Obiaa, Playboy, Aben Wo Ha, and Theresa from his 30 albums defining a generation of song lovers in Ghana and the whole of Africa. Lumba's songs were known to be a reflection of love, struggles and Lumba died after a short illness, as confirmed by his family and legal Lumba passed away on Saturday morning at The Bank Hospital in Accra, Ghana.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Daddy Lumba net worth: How rich was late Ghanaian musician? Here's all about his family and kids
Ghanaian musician Daddy Lumba died on July 26, Saturday at The Bank Hospital in Cantonments, Accra after a brief illness, as per his family's statement. His family has requested privacy as they mourn the Highlife musician's death. According to the statement, details about funeral arrangements would be shared in the coming days. Ghanaian musician Daddy Lumba died on July 26.(X@the_marcoliboy) A note by the management of DL FM, Daddy Lumba's radio station, 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.' As the world mourns the demise of the singer, here is all you need to know about Lumba's net worth and family. Daddy Lumba family The Highlife musician was born as Charles Kwadwo (Kojo) Fosu to Johnson Kwadwo Fosuh and Madam Comfort Gyamfi, also known as Ama Saah, in Nsuta, Ghana. His parents were teachers, and he was the second of three siblings, as per his official website. As per Yen News, he was married twice. Daddy Lumba shared four kids with his first wife Maame Akosua Serwaa and three kids with his second wife Maame Broni. Also Read: Who is Luis Leon? Chilean national wrongfully deported to Guatemala found alive; family misinformed about his death Daddy Lumba net worth Lumba's net worth is estimated to be around $16 million in January 2025, as per Yen News. His net worth made him one of the wealthiest musicians in Ghana, the outlet said. Daddy Lumba career Lumba's career spanned over three decades. He was seen as one of the most important people in the country's music scene. He released over 30 albums, with songs like Theresa, Aben Wo Ha, Yentie Obiaa and Playboy captivating generations. His first album was Yɛɛyɛ Aka Akwantuo Mu, which he released as part of the Lumba Brothers in collaboration with Nana Acheampong. After that, he pursued a successful solo career. Lumba also nurtured the careers of several budding artists, who went on to etch their own name in the music industry. These include Felix Owusu, Afia Ampofowaa, Kwabena Sunkwa, Ofori Amponsah Selina Orleans, Borax, Ateaa Tina and many others. FAQs Who was Daddy Lumba? Lumba was a Ghanaian musician who passed away on July 26. What was Daddy Lumba's net worth? Lumba had a net worth of $16 million, as per Yen News. How many children did Daddy Lumba have? Lumba was reportedly father to seven children from two marriages.
Economic Times
6 days ago
- Economic Times
Apple iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max shocking new looks, colours revealed? Details here
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