Bawumia Pays Tribute to Daddy Lumba, Calls for State Burial to Honour Music Icon
Former Vice President leads NPP delegation to mourn music legend, calls for national honour
- Dr. Bawumia visited Daddy Lumba’s family to offer condolence
- He called for a state burial, citing the singer’s national impact
- Bawumia revealed a personal friendship and an unfinished song project with Lumba
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has paid a heartfelt visit to the family of the late Ghanaian music legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu—widely known as Daddy Lumba—to express his condolences and celebrate the artist’s life and legacy.
Accompanied by notable figures from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the entertainment industry, including Sammi Awuku, Henry Quartey, Adwoa Safo, Rev. Ntim Fordjour, comic actor Kalybos, and gospel singer Cwesi Oteng, Dr. Bawumia joined the family on Sunday, August 3, in mourning the loss of a national treasure.
Reflecting on Lumba’s immense contribution to Ghanaian music and culture, Dr. Bawumia emotionally rendered the highlife classic Akwanoma, describing it as a song that captures the late artist’s soul and service to humanity. He also highlighted other timeless tracks like Makro Mo and Mensei Da, praising their lyrical and spiritual richness.
“He gave his all, earned national admiration, and touched countless lives,” Bawumia said.
The former Vice President disclosed that he shared a personal friendship with Daddy Lumba, and that the iconic musician had begun working on a song for him prior to his untimely death.
“We were close. He was in the process of composing a song for me. His passing is a great loss—not just to me, but to the entire nation. The massive turnout at the candlelight vigil showed how deeply he was loved,” Bawumia added. “His influence may have even surpassed that of some presidents.”
Calling Daddy Lumba’s death a national tragedy, Dr. Bawumia proposed that the singer be honoured with a state burial, stating that the government must play a role in commemorating his legacy. “This should be recognized as a national funeral. Please keep us updated on arrangements. We’re ready to support fully,” he assured the family.
A candlelight vigil held at Independence Square on August 2 drew thousands of devoted fans—another sign of the deep affection Daddy Lumba inspired across generations.
