Kwabena Agyeman Appiah Kubi, known in showbiz as Roman Fada, manager of the late Highlife icon Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba has described the musician as more than just an artist. He called him a "national institution" whose influence extended far beyond music.

Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show on Monday, July 28, Roman Fada reflected on Daddy Lumba’s extraordinary ability to unite Ghanaians across political, generational, and cultural boundaries.
“There is no doubt he was loved by both major political parties in Ghana the NPP and the NDC. You may recall that he once reunited the late Jerry John Rawlings and former President John Agyekum Kufuor. That alone shows the power he held as a national figure.”

Roman Fada also shared a touching memory of Daddy Lumba’s recent performance at the Senior Citizens' Day event in July, where President John Mahama personally invited him to perform.

“When he honoured the President’s invitation, the joy was clear, not just on President Mahama’s face but among all the guests present. He lifted the entire mood of the programme,” he said.

Roman Fada stated that it was this kind of wide-reaching influence that set Daddy Lumba apart as an institution and was someone whose cultural relevance and national impact transcended entertainment.

Daddy Lumba, who passed away on July 26, 2025, at the age of 60, had an illustrious career spanning over three decades. His timeless Highlife classics became anthems that resonated with audiences not only in Ghana but across the global diaspora.