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Highlife Legend Daddy Lumba Dies at 60

Ghanaian music icon Daddy Lumba has died at age 60, his family has confirmed. The legendary singer passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, after a short illness.

Felicia Afunyabea
Last updated: July 26, 2025 2:14 pm
By Felicia Afunyabea
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Ghana is in shock as news breaks of the death of Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba. The iconic highlife musician passed away earlier today, Saturday, July 26, 2025, after a brief illness. He was 60.

The announcement came in a statement from the Fosu family, signed by their legal counsel Fati Ali Yallah of Baba Jamal & Associates, and released through DL106.9 FM.

Described as more than just a musician, Daddy Lumba was a cultural icon whose music deeply shaped the Ghanaian soundscape. His distinctive voice and emotionally charged lyrics made him a favorite across generations, providing the soundtrack to the lives of millions.

“In this time of immense loss, we respectfully request privacy for the family and loved ones,” the statement read, noting that funeral details will be announced in the coming days.

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Fans and fellow musicians have already begun flooding social media with tributes, mourning the loss of one of Ghana’s greatest musical treasures.

Stay with us for more updates on this developing story.

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