By Godwill Arthur-Mensah
Accra, July 28, GNA – Members of Parliament (MPs) on Monday paid glowing tributes to Charles Kwadwo Fosu, alias Daddy Lumba, a music icon, for his contributions to Ghana’s music industry.Â
The legislators appealed to the government to provide the music legend with a befitting state funeral.
The lawmakers suggested that a music museum should be established in his honour and to immortalise his music works where people from all walks of life could visit and get inspiration.
They described him as a touch-bearer and trail blazer of Ghanaian highlife music, saying, “he is a beacon of creativity and wisdom”.
In a joint statement read on the floor of Parliament by Mr Akwasi Konadu, the Member of Parliament for Manhyia North and Madam Adelaide Yaa Agyeiwaa Ntim, the Member of Parliament for Nsuta-Kwaman-Beposo, they emphasised the impact and influence of Daddy Lumba’s music career in the country and across the world, describing him as “Ghanaian Michael Jackson”.
Mr Konadu remarked: “With a heavy heart, yet a deep sense of reverence and pride to pay tribute to one of Ghana’s greatest musical legends, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, widely known as Daddy Lumba. His passing on July 26,2025, after a short illness marks the end of an era in Ghana’s rich musical history”.
He observed that the depth of Daddy Lumba’s music artistry and linguistic dexterity as well as his poetic use of the Akan language in his songs showcased his creativity and wisdom.
Madam Adelaide Ntim, the Member of Parliament for Nsuta-Kwaman-Beposo, the constituency where Daddy Lumba hailed from, praised Daddy Lumba for being an ambassador of Ghanaian music across the world.
She noted that Daddy Lumba’s songs were a toast for many music lovers in public gatherings including funerals, weddings and parties.
While contributing to the statement, some of the MPs sang Daddy Lumba’s songs, which lightened the mood of the House with cheers and laughter.
The MPs observed that his songs provided solace and joy to many music lovers, and also exemplified unity, resilience and hope.
Daddy Lumba’s music touched on a wide array of themes including love, heartbreak, forgiveness, wealth, death, betrayal, beauty, and resilience.
Charles Kwadwo Fosu produced 30 music albums and composed more than 200 songs, with his music career spanning over four decades.
Daddy Lumba released his first album, Yereye Aka Akwantuo Mu” 1989 with Nana Acheampong.
He came out with his second album, titled, “Obi Ate Meso Bo” in 1990.
Some of his songs are Odo Fakye, Enko Ngya Me, Yenka Ntam, Aban Nsa Aka, Theresa, Ankwanoma, Obi Ate Meso Bo and Nom Nsuo Twen Ope.
Members of Parliament observed a minute of silence in memory of the music icon.
His death was confirmed by the family on Saturday, July 26, 2025, after a short illness.
He was 60 years.
GNA
Edited by Christabel Addo