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A national candlelight vigil in honour of the late highlife legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, is going to be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
The event to be held under the auspices of the Creative Arts Agency at the Independence Square in Accra starts at 6 p.m.
As part of the arrangements to honour Daddy Lumba's memory, the Fosu family will also open a Book of Condolence at his private residence located at Kinshasha Crescent in Accra, house number 12 (GA-332-9264) from Tuesday, July 29, 2025, from 9 am to 4 pm each day.
In a statement dated July 27, 2025, the family expressed appreciation to all well-wishers, friends, colleagues, fans, and the general public for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support following the passing of their beloved, Daddy Lumba, after a brief illness.
"In this time of deep grief, your kindness and solidarity have brought us great comfort" the statement indicated.
"We kindly ask the public to continue to respect the privacy of the family as they mourn their lost icon, while also joining us to celebrate the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of our beloved Daddy Lumba."
It said details regarding the final funeral arrangements will be communicated to the public in due course.
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