{"id":91407,"date":"2025-08-26T05:36:35","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T05:36:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=91407"},"modified":"2025-08-26T05:36:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T05:36:35","slug":"daddy-lumbas-family-formally-notifies-government-of-his-passing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=91407","title":{"rendered":"Daddy Lumba\u2019s family formally notifies government of his passing"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The family of the late Ghanaian highlife legend, Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has officially informed government of his death.<\/p>\n

On Monday, 25 August, the family paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, at the Jubilee House to observe traditional protocol and formally communicate the news.<\/p>\n

The meeting also opened discussions on funeral arrangements and possible state support to honour the music icon.<\/p>\n

Daddy Lumba passed away on 26 July at The Bank Hospital in Cantonments, Accra, a loss that sent shockwaves throughout the country and beyond.<\/p>\n

Since his passing, tributes have poured in from musicians, political leaders and fans, celebrating his immense contribution to Ghanaian music and culture.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

His artistry, characterised by wit, soul and incisive social commentary, earned him a cherished place in the hearts of Ghanaians.<\/p>\n

His breakthrough came with the Lumba Brothers, a collaboration with Nana Acheampong, before embarking on a hugely successful solo career.<\/p>\n

Widely decorated with awards and accolades, Daddy Lumba inspired generations of musicians and cemented his legacy as one of Ghana\u2019s greatest musical icons.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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