A book of condolence for Charles Kojo Fosu, the iconic Ghanaian musician known professionally as Daddy Lumba, opened to the public on Monday,July 28,following his death over the weekend at age 60.
The register is available for signing at both his residence and the premises of DL 106.9 FM, the Accra-based radio station he founded. According to his longtime manager, Philip Appiah-Kubi—known in entertainment circles as Roman Fada—the gesture offers fans and well-wishers an opportunity to pay tribute to one of the most influential figures in Ghana’s music industry.
“Daddy Lumba meant so much to us all. We are deeply hurt by his passing, but we trust in God’s plan,” Appiah-Kubi told Citi News on Sunday.
Lumba passed away on Saturday, July 26, while undergoing treatment at the Bank Hospital in Accra. He was widely regarded as a central figure in shaping and popularizing the Highlife genre across Ghana and beyond, with a musical career spanning over four decades.
In a broader gesture of national remembrance, the Creative Arts Agency (CAA) announced plans for a candlelight vigil to honor the late artist. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 2, at Accra’s Independence Square, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
“This vigil is more than a memorial—it is a national moment of reflection,” the CAA said in a statement. The agency added that simultaneous tributes are being organized in Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Netherlands, underscoring Lumba’s international influence.
Attendance confirmations for the vigil are requested by July 31.
With his signature sound, deeply emotive lyrics, and enduring popularity, Daddy Lumba’s work helped define contemporary Ghanaian music. His passing marks the end of a significant era in West African cultural history.
