Daddy Lumba’s funeral rites slated for December 6 in Kumasi

Funeral rites for the late Ghanaian music icon, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, affectionately known as Daddy Lumba, will be held on December 6 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.

Later in the evening of December 6, there will be a DL cocktail party at the Rattray Park, which will feature top musicians in the country.

Announcing the funeral arrangements on behalf of the family, former Manhyia North Member of Parliament, Collins Owusu Amankwa, said the decision was reached after consultations with Manhyia, government, and other key stakeholders.

The family cautioned the public to desist from disrespecting the legend on social media by spreading falsehood about his marital status.

Daddy Lumba, 60, passed away on July 26, 2025, at the Bank Hospital in Accra after a short illness.

Following his death, a book of condolence was opened at his East Legon residence for loved ones, friends, colleagues, and fans to pay tribute to his iconic memory.

Subsequently, the government, in collaboration with the Creative Arts Agency, organised a candlelight vigil in his memory at Independence Square in Accra on August 2.

This was later followed by a One Week Observation at the same venue on August 30, which was attended by people from all walks of life.

Born on September 29, 1964, in Nsuta in the Ashanti Region, Daddy Lumba started his music career at a young age. He later joined the Lumba Brothers alongside Nana Acheampong in Germany before launching a solo career.

With about 32 albums and over 200 songs to his credit, Daddy Lumba thrilled the world with classic hits such as “Aben Wo Ha,” “Yentie Obiaa,” “Playboy,” “Theresa,” “Sika Asem,” “Mensei Da,” “Makra Mo,” and many others.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme