The family of legendary Ghanaian highlife musician Daddy Lumba has marked the first anniversary of his death with an emotional gathering at his East Legon residence in Accra.
The private commemoration brought together family members and close associates who gathered to remember the life and enduring legacy of one of Ghana’s most celebrated musical icons.
In attendance were his kinsmen, his sister, Faustina Fosu and widow, Odo Broni who were inconcollable.
For the first time since his passing, the family offered a glimpse of Daddy Lumba’s final resting place; a tomb located within the mausoleum of his East Legon home.
Surrounding his black tomb is the numerous awards, plaques and musical works that defined his nearly four-decade journey in Ghana’s music industry.
Daddy Lumba, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu, passed away on July 26, 2025, at The Bank Hospital in Accra at the age of 60.
He died after a brief illness, though details about the exact nature of his condition were not publicly disclosed.
Widely regarded as one of Ghana’s greatest highlife musicians, Daddy Lumba left behind a rich catalogue spanning close to four decades, with more than 30 albums and countless hit songs.
A year after his passing, tributes continue to pour in for the man whose voice, melodies and storytelling cemented his status as a timeless figure in Ghanaian music history.
