Ghanaians in Reading Hold Solemn Candlelight Vigil for Daddy Lumba: “Your Legacy Lives On”

• Ghanaians in Reading in the United Kingdom (UK) held a candlelight vigil in memory of the late highlife legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, aka Daddy Lumba
• The vigil occurred on Monday, August 18, 2025, three weeks after Daddy Lumba’s death on Saturday, July 26
• The Ghanaian highlife legend died at the Bank Hospital in Cantonments after he fell ill at his home in East Legon, Accra

Ghanaians in Reading in the United Kingdom held a candlelight vigil in remembrance of the late Ghanaian highlife musician Daddy Lumba.

Lumba, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu, died on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Bank Hospital in Cantonments, Accra.

According to reports, he fell ill earlier on that day and was transported to the hospital from his East Legon residence.

Despite life-saving efforts, Daddy Lumba passed away at the age of 61.

His family confirmed the tragedy in a statement announcing the huge loss to the nation.

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"With profound sorrow and deep grief, the Fosu family announces the passing of Ghana's beloved musical icon, Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, who passed away earlier today, Saturday, July 26, 2025, after a short illness," the statement read.

It continued by reflecting on Lumba’s legacy in relation to Ghanaian music.

"Daddy Lumba was more than a musician; he was a cultural icon whose music touched countless lives. His soulful voice provided the soundtrack to our love stories, and his poignant lyrics captured the poetry of our struggles, dreams, and resilience," it added.

Lumba is survived by two wives, Akosua Serwaa and Priscilla Ofori Atta, also known as Odo Broni.

According to his family, he left behind eleven children - three with Akosua Serwaa, six with Odo Broni and two more with other women.

Ghanaians in UK hold Lumba candlelight vigil

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On the evening of Monday, August 18, Ghanaians based in Reading in the United Kingdom held a candlelight vigil in his honour.

A video from the ceremony showed the venue, the Mr Cod Restaurant at Shinfield Road in Reading, being prepared for the night’s events.

The grounds were decorated with balloons and a large portrait of Daddy Lumba with a banner.

The banner had the inscription “Daddy Lumba's Reading Lifetime Celebration 2025. Your legacy lives on.”

The TikTok video of the vigil's preparations is below.

Another video showed attendees at the solemn ceremony wearing Daddy Lumba t-shirts with candles in hand as they sang along to Makra Mo.

Attendees looked sad as they paid tribute to the highlife great.

Below is a TikTok video of Daddy Lumba’s candlelight vigil.

Daddy Lumba’s wife weeps at his home

Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Daddy Lumba’s first wife, Akosua Serwaa, broke down in tears upon arrival at the singer’s East Legon home.

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Akosua Serwaa, who is based in Germany, flew to Ghana with her children following news of the singer’s death.

She was seen descending from a car in the company of Ghanaian businessman Kennedy Agyapong, popularly known as Kenpong, a close friend of Lumba throughout his life, and appeared shaken and emotional over the singer’s death.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh