The final funeral rites of late highlife musician Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.
The ceremony is expected to draw thousands of mourners, including family, friends, industry colleagues, and fans from across the country and beyond, as they come together to celebrate the life and legacy of the legendary performer.
Daddy Lumba passed away on 26 July at The Bank Hospital in Cantonments, Accra, a loss that sent shockwaves across the nation and beyond.
Since his passing, tributes have poured in from musicians, political leaders, and fans, all celebrating his immense contribution to Ghanaian music and culture.
Born on 29 September 1964, Daddy Lumba rose to fame in the 1980s and went on to become one of the most influential figures in highlife.
Over a career spanning more than three decades, he released over 30 albums and produced enduring classics such as Aben Wo Ha, Theresa, Yentie Obiaa and Playboy.
His artistry, marked by wit, soul, and incisive social commentary, earned him a cherished place in the hearts of Ghanaians. His breakthrough came with the Lumba Brothers, a collaboration with Nana Acheampong, before embarking on a hugely successful solo career.
Widely decorated with awards and accolades, Daddy Lumba inspired generations of musicians and cemented his legacy as one of Ghana’s greatest musical icons.