News of the passing of iconic Ghanaian Highlife musician, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has cast a solemn mood over Anloga and Keta, as music lovers and entertainment enthusiasts mourn the loss of a legend, whose songs they say have deed generations.
In a series of emotional interactions with fans on Monday with the Ghana News Agency, many described the late musician as a “timeless voice” and “cultural treasure,” whose music spoke to the heart of Ghanaian identity.
From love ballads to spiritual and motivational songs, Daddy Lumba’s work remains a powerful soundtrack to life for many.
Martin Kwashie Rooney, a Disc Jockey and Entertainment show host at the Keta-based Sandcity Radio, described Daddy Lumba’s works as timeless and connecting with all ages.
He said: “Daddy Lumba didn’t just make music, he made memories. He was rooted in highlife; his lyrics were so relatable and fresh that even the younger generation connects instantly when his songs play.
There’s an unexplainable aura that lls the space whenever you drop his music, either at the club or on the radio.”
Etornam “Koo Chilli”, a showbiz critic and presenter, described Lumba’s music as “The textbook of Ghanaian emotions.
“His sound was evergreen. He captured everyday struggles, romance, and social commentary with ease in his music. His passing is a shock, but we will keep celebrating his greatness,” Koo Chilli said.
Lumba’s career, which spans more than three decades, includes over 30 albums, with hit songs such as ‘Theresa,’ ‘Aben Wo Aha,’ ‘Yentie Obiaa,’ and ‘Ofon Na Edi Asɛm Fo.’
His lyrical brilliance, vocal mastery, and consistency earned him numerous awards and the admiration of fans across Africa and beyond.
