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Parliament on Monday, 28th July 2025, paid tribute to the late legendary musician Charles Kwadwo Fosu, known in the music industry as Daddy Lumba, who passed away over the weekend at the Bank Hospital in Accra after a short illness.
In a Facebook post by Parliament, the tributes were led by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Manhyia North, Akwasi Konadu, who described the late musician as “one of Ghana’s greatest musical legends, a true maestro and an icon whose influence transcended generations and national borders.”
The MP extolled Daddy Lumba's enduring contribution to the country’s music industry, praising him as a torchbearer whose body of work was marked by timeless melodies, rich lyrical content, and profound social commentary.
“His works were not just songs,” he remarked, “they were experiences, carefully crafted pieces that touched hearts and stirred consciences.”
Joining the commemorations, the MP for Nsuta-Kwamang-Beposo, Adelaide Ntim, also addressed the House, calling for formal national recognition of the departed icon.
She appealed to the government to consider conferring national honours on Daddy Lumba and to provide a state-assisted funeral in his memory. She advocated for the establishment of sustainable initiatives to preserve and promote the late musician’s vast musical legacy for posterity.
“Let us remember Charles Kwadwo Fosu not just with tears, but with pride, for the gift he was to our nation,” the MP noted.
Daddy Lumba, whose career spanned over three decades, is revered for his unmatched artistry, musical versatility, and ability to articulate the Ghanaian experience through song.
The legislators’ tribute adds to the growing public sentiment that his life’s work deserves both national reverence and institutional preservation.
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