A large crowd gathered at Accra\u2019s 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 .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Community in Mourning and Celebration of Legacy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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\u202fAM, the observance commenced with a heartfelt prayer by Prophet Amoako Atta of Parliament Chapel, asking for divine presence to guide the proceedings .<\/p>\n\n\n\n Attendance began modestly compared to the earlier vigil, but as the day unfolded, more mourners\u2014fans and family alike\u2014flocked to the site to honor the late musician .<\/p>\n\n\n\n Family Arrivals and Emotional Moments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Among the first to arrive were Daddy Lumba\u2019s first wife, Akosua Serwaa, followed shortly after by his second wife, referred to in many tributes as \u201cOdo Broni\u201d . Their presence, especially Akosua Serwaa\u2019s, was welcome with traditional songs and warm ceremonial homage .<\/p>\n\n\n\n Songs That Transcend Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The gathering resonated with powerful renditions of Daddy Lumba\u2019s evergreen hits, including \u201cAben Wo Ha,\u201d \u201cSika Asem,\u201d and \u201cTheresa\u201d, as attendees paid emotional tribute through song\u2014a fitting echo of the legend\u2019s musical impact .<\/p>\n\n\n\n Organized Tribute by Loved Ones and Creative Arts Agency<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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\u2019s enduring legacy and life achievements\u2014details of funeral arrangements in Kumasi are expected to be announced in due course .<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remembering the Maestro<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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\u2014even in death, his music and memory reverberate across the nation and beyond .<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Summary<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A large crowd gathered at Accra\u2019s 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 . 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