60 h. ago Open Letter To The Law Enforcement Agencies And Parliament Of Ghana Demanding Truth, Justice And National Healing In The Death Of Charles Kwadwo Fosu (Daddy Lumba)

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Serwaah Bonsu, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/open-letter-to-the-law-enforcement-agencies-and-parliament-of-ghana-demanding-truth-justice-and-national-healing-in-the-death-of-charles-kwadwo-fosu-daddy-lumba/To: The Inspector–General of Police – Ghana Police Service The Criminal Investigations Department – Ghana Police Service The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice The Speaker of Parliament and Honourable Members of the Republic of Ghana All constitutionally mandated institutions tasked with law enforcement, justice, and public accountability   CC: support@police.gov.gh (Ghana Police Service – General […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Serwaah Bonsu, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/open-letter-to-the-law-enforcement-agencies-and-parliament-of-ghana-demanding-truth-justice-and-national-healing-in-the-death-of-charles-kwadwo-fosu-daddy-lumba/

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7 d. ago Adu Asare Urges Daddy Lumba Family to Preserve Musical Legacy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/adu-asare-urges-daddy-lumba-family-to-preserve-musical-legacy/Former Adentan Member of Parliament Kojo Adu Asare has called on the late Daddy Lumba’s family to establish preservation initiatives including a museum and biography to ensure future generations understand the highlife legend’s contributions. Adu Asare made the appeal during a recent donation of foodstuffs and cash to Priscilla Ofori Atta, known as Odo Broni, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/adu-asare-urges-daddy-lumba-family-to-preserve-musical-legacy/

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9 d. ago Why you should not miss Joy FM’s 2025 Family Party in the Park

If you have never been to Joy FM’s Family Party in the Park, traditionally held on 26 December at the Aburi Botanical Gardens, this is the year to experience it.

Society

1 week ago International Memorials to Honor Daddy Lumba’s Global Legacy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-memorials-to-honor-daddy-lumbas-global-legacy/Plans are underway to hold international funeral extensions in honour of the late highlife legend Daddy Lumba, his sister Faustina Fosu has revealed. Speaking on Nhyira FM, Madam Faustina explained that the main funeral, held on December 13, 2025, did not see full family representation due to unresolved disputes and ongoing court cases involving some […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-memorials-to-honor-daddy-lumbas-global-legacy/

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1 week ago Daddy Lumba Funeral Mobilizes Millions in Ghana Funeral Economy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/daddy-lumba-funeral-mobilizes-millions-in-ghana-funeral-economy/The funeral and burial of highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, known globally as Daddy Lumba, held at Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Saturday, December 13, 2025, mobilized millions of cedis across multiple economic sectors and revealed the commercial weight of Ghana’s modern funeral economy. Daddy Lumba passed away on July 26, 2025, in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/daddy-lumba-funeral-mobilizes-millions-in-ghana-funeral-economy/

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2 w. ago I changed Rhythms of Africa’25 date to honour Daddy Lumba’s funeral – Sonnie Badu

Gospel musician Sonnie Badu has shared the reason he changed the initial date of his Rhythms of Africa live event in Kumasi. In an interview with Joy Prime’s Roselyn on the Changes show, he stated that the previous date, 13th December, was postponed to 21st December after he noticed it coincided with the final funeral […]

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2 w. ago Ghana’s highlife icon Daddy Lumba laid to rest after bitter legal tussle over postmortem and authority

The iconic Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region, became the stage for Ghana’s most dramatic farewell. Thousands of mourners converged on the venue, transforming the atmosphere with the bittersweet sound of highlife—a melody of national grief and determined celebration. This was not just a funeral for Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, who passed away on July 26, 2025; it was the public closure of a long, painful legal and cultural conflict. Ghana finally laid its music king to rest, but not without a final twist of drama.

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2 w. ago Daddy Lumba: Brisk business as fans defy rains to honour highlife legend

Brisk business was recorded in Daddy Lumba paraphernalia as fans of the late highlife icon turned out in large numbers to celebrate his life and music, defying persistent heavy rains that threatened to disrupt the farewell ceremony.

Sport

2 w. ago Fans defy heavy rains to celebrate life and music of Daddy Lumba

Fans of the late highlife icon Daddy Lumba braved heavy rainfall to celebrate his life and musical legacy, transforming a weather-battered farewell into an emotional tribute marked by song, dance and heartfelt remembrance.

Sport

2 w. ago ‘I won’t let their venom stain the memory of what we wore’ – Odo Broni’s pays tribute to late husband

Wife of the late highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, widely known as Daddy Lumba, has delivered a tribute to her late husband, affirming that no falsehood or malice can tarnish the memory of their love.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘I won’t let their venom stain the memory of what we wore’ – Odo Broni pays tribute to late husband

Wife of the late highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, widely known as Daddy Lumba, has delivered a tribute to her late husband, affirming that no falsehood or malice can tarnish the memory of their love.

Politics

2 w. ago Thousands Gather as President Mahama Donates at Daddy Lumba Funeral

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/thousands-gather-as-president-mahama-donates-at-daddy-lumba-funeral/President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Saturday donated Ghana Cedis (GHC) 50,000 to the family of late highlife musician Daddy Lumba during his funeral at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. Thousands of mourners gathered at the stadium to pay their last respects to the musician whose death in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/thousands-gather-as-president-mahama-donates-at-daddy-lumba-funeral/

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2 w. ago Court Clears Daddy Lumba Funeral After Maternal Family Misses Payment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/court-clears-daddy-lumba-funeral-after-maternal-family-misses-payment/The Accra High Court on Friday cleared the way for the burial of highlife legend Daddy Lumba after applicants in the ongoing family dispute failed to pay Ghana Cedis (GHC) 2 million by the 2 p.m. deadline set by the court. The judge had earlier recalled lawyers and imposed the payment condition to cover costs […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/court-clears-daddy-lumba-funeral-after-maternal-family-misses-payment/

Events

2 w. ago Daddy Lumba: Sights & sounds as Ghanaians mourn legend at Kumasi funeral

Thousands of mourners, music lovers and dignitaries have converged on the iconic Baba Yara Sports Stadium this morning as final funeral rites for highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, affectionately known as Daddy Lumba, unfold.

Politics

2 w. ago Daddy Lumba’s funeral underway as hundreds of mourners throng Baba Yara Stadium

The nation's long period of mourning reached its climax today, Saturday, December 13, 2025, as hundreds of mourners converged on the Baba Yara Sports Stadium for the final burial and funeral rites of Highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, known globally as Daddy Lumba (DL).

Politics

2 w. ago Goodbye shrouded in drama: Highlife king Daddy Lumba goes home today

The nation stands still today (Saturday, December 13) as Ghana marks the final, long-delayed farewell to highlife music icon Charles Kwadwo Fosu, universally known as Daddy Lumba (DL).

Politics

2 w. ago VIDEO: Scenes at Baba Yara ahead of Daddy Lumba’s funeral today

The Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi has transformed into the epicentre of national mourning, with massive crowds gathering hours ahead of the scheduled burial service for Highlife music icon Charles Kwadwo Fosu, affectionately known as Daddy Lumba (DL).

Politics

2 w. ago VIDEO: Scenes at Baba Yara Stadium ahead of Daddy Lumba’s funeral today

The Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi has transformed into the epicentre of national mourning, with massive crowds gathering hours ahead of the scheduled burial service for Highlife music icon Charles Kwadwo Fosu, affectionately known as Daddy Lumba (DL).

Politics

2 w. ago Court clears way for Daddy Lumba’s funeral on Saturday after applicants fail to meet GH¢2m payment deadline

Court clears way for Daddy Lumba’s funeral on Saturday after applicants fail to meet GH¢2m payment deadline

Events

2 w. ago Fresh twist in Daddy Lumba case: Court recalls lawyers, orders applicants to pay GH₵2m or funeral happens Saturday

The Accra High Court has issued a new directive concerning the burial of highlife legend Daddy Lumba, ordering the applicants in the ongoing family dispute to pay GH₵2million by 2:00 pm today, failing which the funeral will proceed as scheduled tomorrow. The court recalled the lawyers involved in the case during proceedings and explained that […]

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