His Songs Shaped My Presidential Journey – Akufo-Addo Pays Tribute to Daddy Lumba

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia have both paid tribute to highlife musician Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, who died on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

Akufo-Addo described the musician as a long-time friend and a respected figure in Ghana’s music scene in a message shared on social media.

“With regret, I have received the sad news of the passing of my dear friend and renowned music icon, Charles Kwadwo Fosu.

“Daddy Lumba, as we affectionately call him, was a pantheon among musical greats of all-time and had a special connection with his fans and the entire nation,” he stated.

Akufo-Addo also acknowledged Daddy Lumba’s influence on his political career. “His hit-making songs will remain lasting contributions to my presidential journey and will forever be etched in the annals of political campaign of the New Patriotic Party.

“He will be sorely missed. May he peacefully rest in the Bosom of the Almighty until the Last Day of the Resurrection, when we shall all meet again,” he added.

Earlier, Dr. Bawumia had also shared a message of condolence, recognising the musician’s impact on the country’s cultural landscape.

“I have been informed of the saddening news of the passing of a true music icon, who’s had an incredible career spanning over three decades,” he said.

Daddy Lumba’s contribution to music earned him multiple awards, including Artist of the Year, Best Album, and Most Popular Song at the 2000 Ghana Music Awards.

In 2003, he won awards for Contemporary Highlife Artist, Song, and Album. In 2018, he was honoured with the “Icon/Legend of Entertainment” award at the EMY Africa Awards.

Source: Liberalprint.com