The Movement for Change has paid glowing tribute to highlife legend Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, describing him as a cultural colossus whose music defined generations and stirred the soul of the nation.

In a statement released Saturday following news of the celebrated musician’s passing, the movement expressed deep sorrow and solemn reverence for what it called the loss of not just a musical icon but “a man who gave expression to our deepest emotions.”

“For over three decades, Daddy Lumba turned the rhythms of our lives into melodies that will remain eternal,” the statement read.

“He reshaped the soul of Ghanaian highlife with daring originality, poetic genius, and a rare vocal versatility.”

Daddy Lumba, who died Saturday, July 26, after a short illness, was celebrated for his unmatched contribution to Ghanaian music, with over 30 albums to his name.

According to the movement, his music was more than entertainment — it was “the story of a people.”

Referencing some of his most beloved songs, including Aben Wɔ Ha, Theresa, and Mesom Jesus, the movement noted that Lumba’s work spoke to Ghanaians “in every tongue, in every mood, at every stage of life.”

But beyond the stage and studio, the Movement for Change emphasized the late singer’s courage to be himself in a society that often demanded conformity.

“He was bold. He was authentic. And in doing so, he gave the rest of us permission to be fully, truly Ghanaian,” the statement added.

The tribute was signed by Andrew Appiah-Danquah, spokesperson for the Movement, who extended condolences to Lumba’s family, loved ones, and the artistic community.

“As the music fades and silence sets in, we hold fast to the truth that legends do not die — they echo,” the statement concluded. “May his soul rest in perfect harmony, and may his voice continue to rise in the heartbeat of a grateful nation.”