Ghana’s Parliament has paid tribute to legendary Ghanaian musician Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, highlighting his profound impact on the country’s music industry.
The House described the “Aben Wo Ha” hitmaker as one of “Ghana’s greatest musical legends” and a “true maestro and an icon.”
Member of Parliament for Manhyia North, Akwasi Konadu, who led the tribute, eulogised Lumba, stating that his influence “transcended generations and national borders.”
He praised him as a torchbearer and a trailblazer who consistently produced timeless music filled with meaningful messages.
“His works were not just songs, they were experiences carefully crafted pieces that touched hearts and stirred consciences,” he stated in memorialising the deceased.
Fellow Member of Parliament for Nsuta-Kwamang-Beposo, Adelaide Ntim, in her address to the House, also mourned the musician’s passing as part of the ongoing national reflection.
She appealed to the House and the government to consider conferring national honours on the late icon, including a state-assisted funeral, and noted that his remembrance should go beyond mourning.
“Let us remember Charles Kwadwo Fosu not just with tears, but with pride for the gift he was to our nation,” she concluded.
She further called for the creation of initiatives to preserve and promote Daddy Lumba’s musical legacy for future generations.
The renowned musician passed away on July 26, 2025, at the Bank Hospital in Accra after a short illness.
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