Manager of the late Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, Kwabena Agyeman Appiah Kubi, popularly known as Roman Fada, has described the Highlife legend as more than just an artiste, calling him a national institution whose impact transcended music.

Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show on Monday, July 28, Roman Fada reflected on Lumba’s unique ability to unite Ghanaians across political, generational, and cultural lines.

“There is no doubt he was loved by both major political parties in Ghana the NPP and the NDC,” Roman Fada said.

“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.”

Celebrated by Presidents, Loved by the People

According to Roman Fada, the artist's contribution to Ghana’s national life was such that President John Mahama personally invited him to perform at a recent Senior Citizens’ Day event in July this year.

“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 recounted.

It is this wide-reaching influence, Roman Fada noted, that sets Daddy Lumba apart as an institution, a figure whose cultural relevance and national impact went beyond entertainment.

A Legacy Beyond the Stage

Daddy Lumba, passed away on 26th July 2025 at the age of 60. Throughout a storied career spanning over three decades, he became a household name, delivering timeless Highlife classics that resonated with audiences across Ghana and the diaspora.