Thousands Attend Daddy Lumba’s One-Week Memorial at Independence Square

A large crowd gathered at Accra’s Independence Square (Black Star Square) on Saturday for the solemn occasion marking the one-week memorial of Highlife legend Daddy Lumba (Charles Kwadwo Fosu), who passed away on July 26, 2025, at age 60  .

A Community in Mourning and Celebration of Legacy

The event, originally slated for the University of Ghana Stadium, was moved to Independence Square following a noise restriction imposed on the La Traditional Area  . At around 10:15 AM, the observance commenced with a heartfelt prayer by Prophet Amoako Atta of Parliament Chapel, asking for divine presence to guide the proceedings  .

Attendance began modestly compared to the earlier vigil, but as the day unfolded, more mourners—fans and family alike—flocked to the site to honor the late musician  .

Family Arrivals and Emotional Moments

Among the first to arrive were Daddy Lumba’s first wife, Akosua Serwaa, followed shortly after by his second wife, referred to in many tributes as “Odo Broni” . Their presence, especially Akosua Serwaa’s, was welcome with traditional songs and warm ceremonial homage  .

Songs That Transcend Time

The gathering resonated with powerful renditions of Daddy Lumba’s evergreen hits, including “Aben Wo Ha,” “Sika Asem,” and “Theresa”, as attendees paid emotional tribute through song—a fitting echo of the legend’s musical impact  .

Organized Tribute by Loved Ones and Creative Arts Agency

The celebration was part of a broader tribute series orchestrated by the Fosu family in collaboration with the Creative Arts Agency. It is one of multiple planned events meant to commemorate Daddy Lumba’s enduring legacy and life achievements—details of funeral arrangements in Kumasi are expected to be announced in due course  .

Remembering the Maestro

Born on September 29, 1964, in Nsuta, Ashanti Region, Daddy Lumba became a towering figure in Ghanaian highlife music following a storied career that began in the 1980s—even in death, his music and memory reverberate across the nation and beyond  .

In Summary

Saturday’s one-week memorial at Independence Square was a reflective, communal moment for Ghanaians to grieve, pay homage, and celebrate a musical icon whose melodies will forever echo in hearts across the country.