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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7 d. ago Independence Square rocks as BigTwins Africa lights up Chale Wote 2025

The Independence Square roared with rhythm, culture, and unmatched energy as Bigtwins Africa Music and Dance Ensemble took centre stage as the headline act of this year’s Chalewote Festival 2025.

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7 d. ago BigTwins Africa Music and Dance Ensemble Lights Up Chale Wote Festival 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bigtwins-africa-music-and-dance-ensemble-lights-up-chale-wote-festival-2025/The Independence Square roared with rhythm, culture, and unmatched energy as Bigtwins Africa Music and Dance Ensemble took center stage as the headline act of this year’s Chalewote Festival 2025. The 17-member powerhouse ensemble, led by the legendary twins Chief Hassan Fusseini Mohammed and Fuseini Mohammed, delivered a performance that will be remembered for years […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bigtwins-africa-music-and-dance-ensemble-lights-up-chale-wote-festival-2025/

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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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1 week ago Street Festival Vendors Battle Higher Fees Despite Strong Crowds

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/street-festival-vendors-battle-higher-fees-despite-strong-crowds/Thousands descended on Accra’s Independence Square for the 2025 ChaleWote Street Arts Festival, but vendors are questioning whether surging attendance can offset rising participation costs that threaten profit margins for small businesses. The weekend festival drew significant crowds on Saturday, with international visitors and local art enthusiasts filling the historic venue. However, traders selling food, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/street-festival-vendors-battle-higher-fees-despite-strong-crowds/

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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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last month A Tribute to Charles Kwadwo Fosu, Daddy Lumba: The Voice That Carried Our Nation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/a-tribute-to-charles-kwadwo-fosu-daddy-lumba-the-voice-that-carried-our-nation/The throbbing heartbreak persists, tear ducts still well every other hour, the overwhelming tributes from far flung corners of the earth still pour in a week after our collective hearts were shattered into bits. Charles Kwadwo Fosu, our beloved Daddy Lumba, has departed this world, leaving behind a silence so loud it echoes in every […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/a-tribute-to-charles-kwadwo-fosu-daddy-lumba-the-voice-that-carried-our-nation/

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