The final funeral rites of highlife legend Daddy Lumba will take place on December 6, 2025, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, according to an announcement by DL FM.

Daddy Lumba, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu, passed away on July 26, 2025, at the Bank Hospital after a short illness. He was 60.

His death sparked nationwide grief, with tributes pouring in from fans, industry colleagues, and political figures, including current and former presidents.

To honour his legacy, the Creative Arts Agency, in partnership with the Fosu family, organised a national candlelight vigil on August 2, 2025, at Independence Square in Accra. The event, which ran from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., attracted thousands and coincided with similar tributes held in Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Netherlands, and other parts of Ghana.

A one-week memorial service was later held on August 30, 2025, also at Independence Square. In line with Akan tradition, hundreds of fans, artistes, dignitaries, and relatives gathered to celebrate the life and achievements of the late musician.

Daddy Lumba, widely regarded as one of Ghana’s most influential musicians, leaves behind an enduring legacy and a catalogue of timeless highlife classics that continue to inspire generations. His hit songs include Aben Wo Ha, Yentie Obiaa, Theresa Abebrese, Sika Asem, Ako Te Brofo, and Odo Bewu Dee.

Over his four-decade career, he released more than 30 albums, won several Ghana Music Awards, and received numerous honours for his immense contribution to Ghanaian music and culture.