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It’s going to be real hard to get over this – Sarkodie mourns after lawyer’s death
Rapper Sarkodie is mourning the death of his lawyer, Cynthia Quarcoo.
Taking to his Instagram stories, Sarkodie opened up on the warm and good relationship he had with ‘Mama Cee’ as he calls her, adding that the legal practitioner was one of the few people he opens up to.
He indicated that since the day they met, he felt a connection to the late lawyer who he noted knew everything about him and trusted they will never be apart.
“So many memories it’s going to be real hard to get over this. Mama Cee!! At least you should’ve told me you aren’t feeling well but knowing you I know you hate us feeling bad for you. You left exactly how you wanted (strong) a classic Mama C,” the rapper wrote.
Sarkodie indicated that he will have a tough time with her absence especially since they built a strong relationship adding “I guess that’s the price to pay when you open up to love.”
The rapper stated, “It was unusual I hadn’t heard from you in these few days because knowing my Mama Cee she will be the first person to text me worried then tease me…sent you a WhatsApp asking ‘Mama C na mentee wonka oo’ [I’ve not heard from you] but after several hours seeing two ticks I felt something was wrong then they broke the news to me.”
“We know what you would love for all of us (to be strong ) we will try of us ( to be strong ) we will try Mama C! J. Condolences to the family and friends, especially the children…let’s stay strong.”
Meanwhile, taking to Twitter, the wife of Sarkodie, Tracy shared a photo of the late lawyer and her husband.
Mrs Owusu Addo captioned the photo with a broken heart emoji and a dove.
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Daddy Lumba’s family opens book of condolence, candlelight vigil set for Aug 2
The family of late highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has opened a book of condolence at his residence to honour his memory.
The book of condolence will be available to the public from Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at his home on Kinshasha Crescent, House Number 12 (GA-332-9264), between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
In addition, a candlelight vigil will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Independence Square in Accra. The event, organised in collaboration with the Creative Arts Agency, will begin at 6:00 p.m.
In a statement signed by the family’s lawyer, Fati Ali Yallah, they thanked the public for the overwhelming love and support shown since Daddy Lumba’s passing after a short illness.
They appealed for privacy during this period of mourning and assured that details of the final funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course.
By Jacob Aggrey
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Breaking News: Daddy Lumba is dead – Family announces
Ghanaian music legend Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has died.
His family confirmed the sad news in a press release issued on Saturday, saying the 60-year-old passed away earlier in the day after a short illness.
“It is with profound sorrow and deep grief that the Fosu family announces the passing of Ghana’s beloved musical icon,” the statement read.
Daddy Lumba was one of Ghana’s most celebrated highlife musicians. With a career spanning more than three decades, his songs touched millions, telling stories of love, pain, joy, and hope.
He was known for his powerful voice, emotional lyrics, and unique style that made him a household name across the country and beyond.
“His soulful voice provided the soundtrack to our love stories, and his poignant lyrics captured the poetry of our struggles, dreams, and resilience,” the family said.
The family has asked for privacy as they mourn their loss and promised to announce funeral arrangements in the coming days.
The statement was signed by Fati Ali Yallah, a lawyer from Baba Jamal & Associates, on behalf of the Fosu family.
Fans, fellow musicians, and Ghanaians across the country have started pouring out tributes on social media, remembering Daddy Lumba’s unmatched contribution to Ghanaian music.
