Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has revealed that President John Dramani Mahama had a deep admiration for the late highlife legend Charles Kojo Fosu, widely known as Daddy Lumba. Speaking when the musician’s family paid a courtesy visit to the Jubilee House on Monday, August 25, to formally announce the singer’s passing, he described their connection as “special and heartfelt.”
According to him, “The President loved Daddy Lumba’s songs. When he sits in his car and sings along, you’d be amazed so this is a great loss to us all. I can’t sing like that, so you can see there was a special connection.”
He noted that Lumba’s music carried deep emotional weight for many Ghanaians, including the President, as it brought comfort both in joyful and difficult times. He emphasized that Daddy Lumba’s artistry transcended generations and became a powerful part of Ghana’s cultural identity.
Mr Debrah assured the bereaved family that the government would support them during this difficult moment. “We can’t say we won’t honour him, especially considering how well he honoured Ghana with his music,” he stressed, reflecting on the importance of preserving the musician’s legacy.
Daddy Lumba passed away in July at The Bank Hospital in Cantonments, Accra. Born on September 29, 1964, he rose to fame in the 1980s and went on to release more than 30 albums, with timeless hits such as Aben Wo Ha, Theresa, Yentie Obiaa, and Playboy.
From his early days with Nana Acheampong as part of the Lumba Brothers to his celebrated solo career, he became a cultural icon whose influence shaped generations of musicians and earned him a permanent place in the hearts of Ghanaians and music lovers worldwide.
