Daddy Lumba's Family Visit Manhyia Palace to Inform Asantehene of His Passing
- The family of Ghanaian music legend Daddy Lumba visited the Manhyia Palace to formally announce his passing to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
- The legend, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu, passed away on July 26, 2025, after a short illness, leaving a massive void in the music industry
- Ghanaians expressed deep sorrow and paid tribute, with discussions reportedly underway about awarding Daddy Lumba state honours
The family of Ghanaian music legend Daddy Lumba has chosen August 4, 2025, to formally announce the passing of the singer to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
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The family visited the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi to formally inform the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, of the sad news.
The visit marked an official step in sharing the heartbreaking news with the Asantehene, whose admiration for the legendary highlife musician is well known.
Daddy Lumba’s family informs Asantehene of death
In a video shared on social media, the family was received with dignity, as the loss of Daddy Lumba has deeply affected both the music industry and the nation at large.
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A spokesperson for the family, visibly shaken by the sudden loss, expressed gratitude for the Asantehene’s unwavering support for the late musician over the years.
Daddy Lumba, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu, passed away on July 26, 2025, after a short illness at the Bank Hospital in Accra, leaving a massive void in the hearts of his fans.
The family’s visit to the palace is seen as a significant cultural gesture, in line with the deep respect the late highlife legend had for the Asantehene and the Ashanti Kingdom.
Watch the video below.
Ghanaians across the country have been in mourning since the announcement of Daddy Lumba's passing, with many tributes pouring in from both public figures and fans.
Plans for a state funeral and further tributes are expected to follow, as discussions continue about awarding him state honours to recognise his lasting impact on Ghanaian music.
Reactions to Daddy Lumba's family visiting Asantehene
YEN.com.gh collected reactions from Ghanaians who watched the video on X. Some of these comments are below.
@NanaYawOp wrote:
"When are they going to inform Dormaahene?"
@BootGarage commented:
"Hahaha! Eiii! my Ghana people.🤣🤣🤣Concert everywhere."
@Doriginalsource said:
"Asante man will lay him a beautiful rest."
@esiinamm commented:
"Maybe this is a silly question, but why do they need to go tell him? Is this something he’s just now finding out?"
@Ayam_Bornbless1 wrote:
"Lumba is originally from Kumasi but settled in Accra with his family. However, they didn’t see the need to inform the Ga chief about his demise and went straight to Kumasi to inform Otumfuo instead. That alone should tell you how significant Otumfuo is."
@bwana_369 said:
"One thing some of us have realized is anything that involves Kumasi, Asante, Asantehene. People from other tribes try to trash talk it but it's fine. Y'all wish to be like them."
Ernest Bediako mourns Daddy Lumba passing
YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Ernest Bediako Sampong visited Daddy Lumba's residence on August 3, 2025, to commiserate with his family.
In a video, the Ernest Chemist CEO had an emotional moment during his encounter with the musician's family, evoking sadness among netizens.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
