6 d. ago Ghanaians gather at Independence Square for Daddy Lumba’s one

Thousands of mourners converged at Independence Square in Accra on Saturday, August 30, 2025, to commemorate the one-week observance of the late highlife legend, Daddy Lumba. Originally scheduled for the University of Ghana Stadium, the venue was changed following a noise-making ban in the La Traditional Area. Charles Kwadwo Fosu, known professionally as Daddy Lumba, […]

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9 d. ago ‘I still can’t believe he’s gone’ – Naana Donkor Arthur breaks silence on Daddy Lumba’s death

US-based Ghanaian media personality and philanthropist, Naana Donkor Arthur, has for the first time shared her emotional reaction to the passing of Highlife legend Daddy Lumba, who died a few weeks ago following complications from a prolonged spinal injury.

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1 week ago “We can’t say we won’t honour him” – Chief of Staff to Daddy Lumba’s family

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has assured the family of the late highlife legend, Daddy Lumba, that the government will play its part in honouring the musician’s remarkable legacy.

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1 week ago Mahama is a great admirer of Daddy Lumba’s music – Julius Debrah reveals to family

Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has disclosed that President John Dramani Mahama was a devoted admirer of the late highlife legend, Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, describing their bond as “special and heartfelt.”

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1 week ago Daddy Lumba’s family formally notifies government of his passing

The family of the late Ghanaian highlife legend, Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has officially informed government of his death.

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3 w. ago Ghana Launches Free Mental Health Support After National Tragedies

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-free-mental-health-support-after-national-tragedies/Ghana’s Mental Health Authority has activated nationwide psychological services for citizens reeling from recent tragedies, including the helicopter crash that killed high-profile officials and multiple fatal accidents. Acting Head of Communications Dr. Josephine Stiles-Darko announced the immediate, free support Monday, urging Ghanaians overwhelmed by grief to seek help without hesitation. “Grieving is normal, but its […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-free-mental-health-support-after-national-tragedies/

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3 w. ago Methodist Leader Urges Prophecies That Heal After National Tragedy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/methodist-leader-urges-prophecies-that-heal-after-national-tragedy/Ghana’s former Methodist presiding bishop, the Most Reverend Dr. Paul Kwabena Boafo, has endorsed the presidency’s call for restraint in prophetic declarations following insensitive visions shared after last month’s fatal helicopter crash. Speaking on Asaase Radio Monday, the respected cleric stressed that true prophecy should comfort the grieving, not deepen their pain. “Some declarations are […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/methodist-leader-urges-prophecies-that-heal-after-national-tragedy/

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4 w. ago As Ghana grieves, Daddy Lumba’s timeless songs rise to the top of Spotify

Ghana lost its most iconic highlife legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, known to millions as Daddy Lumba when he passed away at age 60 on July 26, 2025. The public grief was profound, but his departure also catalyzed one of the most extraordinary streaming surges in Ghanaian music history.  On the day of his passing, Lumba’s timeless […]

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4 w. ago Kumasi Daddy Lumba Vigil Postponed Indefinitely Amid National Mourning

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kumasi-daddy-lumba-vigil-postponed-indefinitely-amid-national-mourning/Ghana’s Creative Arts Agency has indefinitely postponed the Kumasi candlelight vigil for music icon Daddy Lumba, originally planned for Saturday, August 9. The decision honors President John Mahama’s declaration of three days of national mourning following a military helicopter crash that killed eight personnel. Acting Executive Secretary Gideon Aryeequaye confirmed the move in a Thursday […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kumasi-daddy-lumba-vigil-postponed-indefinitely-amid-national-mourning/

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4 w. ago Kumasi edition of vigil for Daddy Lumba postponed indefinitely 

The Creative Arts Agency has indefinitely postponed the Kumasi edition of a candlelight vigil in honour of the late highlife legend Daddy Lumba, originally scheduled for Saturday, 9th August 2025.

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4 w. ago German Embassy grieves with Ghana after deadly helicopter crash

The German Embassy in Accra has joined the chorus of sorrow echoing across Ghana following the devastating helicopter crash that killed eight people in the Adansi area of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday.

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