Ghana is mourning the loss of one of its greatest musical icons, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, who has passed away today.

The legendary highlife musician died on Saturday, sending shockwaves across the nation and the global Ghanaian diaspora.

With a career spanning over three decades, Daddy Lumba was celebrated as one of the pioneers and enduring forces of modern highlife music.

His powerful vocals, emotional lyrics, and distinct style won him generations of fans and earned him a place among the most influential musicians in Ghanaian history.

Born in Nsuta in the Ashanti Region, Lumba burst onto the scene in the late 1980s and went on to release over 30 albums, many of which became instant classics.

Songs like Aben Wo Ha, Theresa, Yentie Obiaa, and Woho Kyere solidified his status as a household name.

Tributes have begun pouring in from fans, fellow musicians, and national figures.

Social media has been flooded with messages of condolence, with many describing his death as a monumental loss to Ghana’s music industry and cultural heritage.

Details surrounding his passing and funeral arrangements are yet to be officially announced by the family.

Daddy Lumba’s legacy lives on in his music, which continues to inspire both the young and old.

He leaves behind a timeless catalogue and an indelible mark on the soul of Ghanaian music