The children of highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, known as Daddy Lumba, moved thousands of mourners to tears with an emotional tribute during his final funeral rites at Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
“Since you left, so much has changed, but you remain closer to us,” the tribute read, evoking sobs and applause from the crowd that had gathered to celebrate the icon’s life.
The ceremony blended mourning with joyous remembrance, as fans sang along to Lumba’s classics and artists like Nana Acheampong performed live tributes.
The event followed the resolution of a protracted legal battle, with the Accra High Court clearing the way after family disputes over burial arrangements.
Mourners reflected on Lumba’s profound impact on Ghanaian music and culture, cementing his legacy as one of the nation’s most beloved highlife pioneers
