Book of condolence for Daddy Lumba opens today in Accra
A book of condolence in memory of the late highlife icon, Charles Kojo Fosu, widely known as Daddy Lumba, has officially been open today, Monday, July 28, at his residence and radio station in Accra.
The announcement was made by his manager, Philip Appiah-Kubi, also known in the showbiz world as Roman Fada, during an interview with Citi News on Sunday, July 28, 2025.
Daddy Lumba, aged 60, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, while undergoing treatment at the Bank Hospital in Accra.
“The book of condolence will be opened Monday at his radio station, DL 106.9 FM, and at his residence here in Accra. We are inviting the public to come. We all love our Daddy Lumba, and we are deeply hurt, but God knows best,” he said.
In a related development, the Creative Arts Agency (CAA) has announced a national candlelight vigil in honor of the late music legend. The vigil will take place on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Independence Square in Accra, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The event will be part of a global tribute to Daddy Lumba, with other vigils planned in Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Netherlands.
“On behalf of the Creative Arts Agency, we warmly invite you to attend a National Candlelight Vigil in memory of the late Daddy Lumba, Ghana’s Highlife music legend,” the statement read.
The vigil will not only commemorate Daddy Lumba’s legendary legacy but also serve as a moment of national reflection, celebrating the power of music, culture, and unity.
Participants are encouraged to RSVP by July 31, 2025, to confirm their attendance.
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