Ghanaians are mourning the loss of legendary highlife musician, Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, who died on July 26, 2025.
As tributes continue to pour in, a report by Yen.com.gh says popular journalist Bright Kankam Boadu has made a passionate appeal to Parliament to honour the late icon.
In a video shared on social media, Boadu, also known as BKB, suggested that Daddy Lumba’s birthday should be declared a public holiday to celebrate his legacy.
He believes that Daddy Lumba’s contribution to Ghanaian music and culture is so significant that he deserves national recognition beyond his death.
Speaking emotionally, BKB said Ghana has lost one of its greatest musicians and that honouring him with a holiday would be a fitting way to remember his impact.
He urged lawmakers to seriously consider this suggestion. His co-hosts on the show also agreed that Daddy Lumba deserves this honour.
BKB further noted that a single venue would not be enough to host Daddy Lumba’s funeral due to the large number of people who would want to pay their last respects.
He suggested that smaller ceremonies should be held across the country to allow everyone to mourn and celebrate the musician’s life.
Meanwhile, many Ghanaians have expressed sadness online over Daddy Lumba’s death. Some fans praised Serwaa Amihere for her close relationship with the late singer and the support she gave him during his lifetime.
Others called for people to show love to their heroes while they are still alive.
In another interview, Counsellor George Lutterodt criticised how the death was announced, saying traditional customs were not followed properly.
Daddy Lumba’s music continues to play across many radio stations as the nation mourns a true legend.