By Kingsley Mamore
Dambai (O/R), July 30, GNA- The Oti Region is in mourning following the passing of legendary musician, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba and requested that he should be given a state burial.
Residents of Dambai, the regional capital, expressed their grief to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), describing Lumba’s music as a profound part of their lives.
According to the residents, Lumba’s approach to music was distinct, singing not to his audience but through them.
“His voice served as a bridge between confession and catharsis, resonating deeply with listeners who found solace in his lyrics,” a mourner said.
The residents praised Lumba’s mastery of paradox, which rendered him timeless; they said he embodied contradiction and conveyed the depth of someone who had witnessed life’s complexities.
Mr. Noah Gyamesi, a resident, said Lumba’s music was the backbone of many people’s experiences, particularly those who grew up in the 1990s and 2000s.
He emphasised that Lumba’s lyrics accompanied them through heartbreak, family conflicts, first loves and private contradictions.
The youth at ” Yehowa Ne Mabankese”, a welding and fabrication shop in Dambai, in an interview with GNA described Lumba’s music as a source of inspiration and comfort.
Twenty of them shared how Lumba’s songs had helped them through various challenges. In addition, they credited his songs with providing solace and motivation, helping them navigate life’s ups and downs.
Mr. Richard Dunugbe, prayed that God would grant Daddy Lumba eternal life, despite his passing.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Benjamin Mensah