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Daddy Lumba’s one week observance scheduled for August 30- Ekuona Royal Family of Nsuta

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The Ekuona Royal Family of Nsuta has announced that the one week observance for the late Ghanaian music icon, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, will be held in Accra on Saturday, August 30, 2025.

This follows the official announcement of his passing to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Manhyia Palace.

A representative of the family disclosed that the final funeral rites will take place in Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Region. The specific venue, however, will be announced later.

The family explained that the decision to hold the funeral in Kumasi is in line with Daddy Lumba’s royal roots.

“It is only fitting that his final farewell be held in his hometown, where his ancestral lineage lies,” the family stated.

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They added that preparations are underway to officially inform the Ga Mantse and the Ga Traditional Council, in recognition of the many years Daddy Lumba spent in Accra and the large fan base he built there.

Acknowledging his lasting legacy and global influence, the family called on fans and mourners to observe the commemorations with dignity.

“We humbly ask that all who attend conduct themselves in a manner that honours his memory and ensures a peaceful celebration befitting of the legend he was,” the spokesperson said.

The family expressed deep appreciation to Ghanaians at home and abroad for the outpouring of love and support since news of his death was made public.

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Over 20 structures levelled at Laboma Beach Resort

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Some victims salveging their belongings after the demolitioning exercise at the Laboma Beach Resort Photo Victor A. Buxton (19)

Over 20 structures built within the 50-metre buffer zone of the Kpeshie Lagoon at the Laboma Beach Resort in the La Dade-Kotopon Municipality were on Sunday demolished by the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC).

Buildings such as single-unit semi-detached under construction and completed chalets at the resort were pulled down while portions of a newly constructed perimeter wall were also demolished. Read More

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MTN Ghana climaxes 30th anniversary with CEO Invitational golf

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Some of the winners of the competition

About 120 golfers from clubs across Ghana participated in an 18-hole competition, dubbed ‘MTN 30th Anniversary CEO Invitational Golf Tournament’ held at the Achimota Golf Club on Saturday.

Frederick Semenu Duvor his receives his prize from Mr Ishmael Yamson

At the end of the hectic day, Frederick Semenu Duvor won the Men’s Group A event with 39 points, while Julienne Afi claimed the Ladies’ Group A title with the same score.

Kous Lounges Mang receiving the award for the Ladies Group B event

Yaw Mireku Jnr. won the Men’s Group B with an impressive 45 points, while Kous Louanges Mang took the Ladies’ Group B title with 38 points.

Kofi Mangesi won Men’s Group C with 40 points while Elorm R. Akuash Bonney claimed the Ladies’ version with 42 points.

In the Seniors Division, Jan Vogel emerged winner of the men’s category with 39 gross, while Helen Appah topped the ladies’ category with 44 gross.

Addressing participants, the company’s Board Chairman, Mr Ishmael Yamson, urged the company to approach its next phase with the same resilience, discipline and determination that have defined its success over the past three decades.

He drew a striking parallel between the game of golf and MTN Ghana’s three-decade journey, describing both as long games in which success depends less on one spectacular moment than on consistency, patience, judgment and the ability to recover from setbacks.

He said, golf had taught him a lesson that extended far beyond the fairways, thus, a round cannot be won on the first hole.

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An official of MTN presenting the Ladies Group A winner prize to Juliene Amezrado

In golfing terms, he said, MTN Ghana had encountered its share of regulatory bunkers, competitive hazards and unexpected storms that had forced the company to pause, reassess and change its approach.

Hellen Appah receiving the Ladies Seniors award

But those challenges, he suggested, were part of the journey rather than reasons to abandon it.

By Andrew Nortey

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