The German Embassy in Accra has expressed its condolences to the people of Ghana and music lovers across the globe following the death of legendary highlife musician Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba.
In a tribute issued on Monday, July 28, the Embassy highlighted Daddy Lumba’s remarkable contributions to music and culture, describing his legacy as enduring and deeply influential.
The Embassy noted that Germany played a pivotal role in shaping Daddy Lumba’s illustrious career.
“It was during his time in Germany in the late 1980s that he transitioned from gospel music into highlife. There, he met fellow Ghanaian musician Nana Acheampong in 1989, and the two formed the famous Lumba Brothers, a group widely credited with popularising Borga Highlife — a genre that blends Ghanaian musical traditions with Western styles, particularly those emerging from the Ghanaian diaspora in Germany.”
The Embassy noted that Daddy Lumba resided in Cologne and recorded music in Düsseldorf and Monheim am Rhein, collaborating with top German producers.
The Embassy added that his song “Homeless” notably included German phrases, reflecting the cross-cultural influences that shaped his music and life.
“We honour his artistic excellence and celebrate the enduring cultural connections he helped build,” the statement from the Embassy read.
Daddy Lumba died on Saturday, July 26, 2025. He was 60.
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