The family of legendary Ghanaian highlife musician, Daddy Lumba, has officially announced that the one-week observation of the late icon will be held on Friday, August 30, 2025, in Accra.

The ceremony is expected to draw family, close friends, music industry colleagues, and scores of devoted fans, all coming together to honour the memory of the beloved artist, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu.

While full details regarding the venue and programme for the event are yet to be released, the family has shared that the gathering will be a celebration of the life, legacy, and music of Daddy Lumba — a man whose voice and artistry touched hearts across generations, both in Ghana and abroad.

Since the news of his passing, fans and sympathisers have flooded social media with tributes, memories, and messages of grief, vowing to show up in large numbers to pay their respects.

Daddy Lumba’s recent passing marks the end of an era in Ghana’s music history. His decades-long career, filled with timeless hits and unmatched stage presence, has cemented his place as a pillar of highlife music and a national treasure.