Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has joined the nation in mourning the death of highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, affectionately known as Daddy Lumba, who passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
In a tribute shared shortly after the news broke, the former president described Daddy Lumba as a national treasure and a "pantheon among musical greats of all-time." "With regret, I have received the sad news of the passing of my dear friend and renowned music icon, Charles Kwadwo Fosu.
Daddy Lumba, as we affectionately call him, was a pantheon among musical greats of all-time and had a special connection with his fans and the entire nation." Akufo-Addo also reflected on how the late musician's songs played a key role in his political journey. "His hit-making songs will remain lasting contributions to my presidential journey and will forever be etched in the annals of political campaign of the New Patriotic Party." He concluded his message with a prayer for Daddy Lumba's peaceful rest. "May he peacefully rest in the Bosom of the Almighty until the Last Day of the Resurrection, when we shall all meet again." Daddy Lumba's passing has triggered an outpouring of tributes from across the political and entertainment spectrum, marking the end of an era in Ghanaian music.
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