Nigerian music superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, honoured the memory of Ghanaian highlife icon Daddy Lumba during his 5Five Alive Tour stop in Toronto, Canada, last night.
Davido performed one of Daddy Lumba’s classic songs to the delight of the crowd, dedicating the moment to the legendary musician who passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Bank Hospital in Accra. He was 60.
The Ghanaian highlife great, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu, died after being admitted a few days earlier for medical treatment. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
In a statement released by Baba Jamal & Associates on behalf of the family, Daddy Lumba was described as a “national treasure” whose music left a lasting impact on generations of Ghanaians.
The emotional tribute by Davido has since gone viral on social media, with many fans praising the gesture as a unifying moment between Nigerian and Ghanaian music culture.
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