Reigning Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Artiste of the Year, King Promise, has revealed he was working on a joint album with highlife legend Daddy Lumba before his passing.
The veteran musician, born Charles Kojo Fosu, passed on Saturday, July 26, 2025, aged 60 at the Bank Hospital, where he was receiving treatment.
The cause of the death, however, remains unknown.
In a heartfelt tribute shared on Facebook, King Promise, born Gregory Bortey Newman, expressed disbelief over the sudden death of the veteran musician.
He recounted spending personal time with Daddy Lumba at his private residence only two months ago, an experience he described as surreal and humbling.
“I write this with a heavy heart,” his tribute began. “Two months ago, the legend and I decided to work on a joint album together. He stayed away from the public eye but invited me into his personal home.”
The planned album, he said, was going to be a fusion of timeless highlife rhythms and contemporary sounds, a creative bridge between generations.
According to him, the legend admired his style and was enthusiastic about blending it with his own classic touch.
“We were going to sample some of his classics and create a new fusion sound, as he loved what I have already done,” he wrote.
The young musician shared the deep impact of being welcomed into Daddy Lumba’s inner circle and receiving words of encouragement from the man he called “the GOAT.”
“Imagine Daddy Lumba telling me how much he loved me and was proud of me. I was dumbfounded… sitting in his living room alone with him, getting advice, and planning this big surprise.”
But that dream was tragically cut short. King Promise revealed that he was devastated when he heard of Lumba’s death, initially hoping it was another false rumour.
“I was hoping this morning’s story was a hoax after so many of them… but this time, sadly, it wasn’t.”
He ended his tribute with a solemn promise to uphold the legacy of the legendary musician.
“RIP Papa. Heartfelt condolences to the family. We will forever keep your name and legacy flying. Sleep well.”
Adomonline
