‘If I have a problem with my wife, I always play his songs for resolution’ – Parliament celebrates Daddy Lumba & calls for state burial
Following his death last Saturday, Members of Parliament (MPs) yesterday paid eloquent homage to the late highlife musician Charles Kwadwo Fosu, better known by his stage as Daddy Lumba.
The House, led by the Minority, characterized the deceased singer as a cultural icon whose work epitomized the nation’s moral and musical history and whose influence spanned generations.
In a statement made on the House floor, Akwasi Konadu, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP for Manhyia North, described Daddy Lumba as more than just a musician; he was a “torchbearer and trailblazer” whose songs were rich in complex meanings, proverbial wisdom, and poetic command of the Akan language.
“His lyrics were not only melodious and catchy, but also laced with cultural idioms that required deep thought to unpack. His music was more than entertainment—it was an education in values, life, and our Ghanaian identity,” Mr Konadu said.
The speaker cited Lumba’s exceptional capacity to delve into themes of love, treachery, perseverance, thankfulness, and modesty in over 30 albums and 200 songs, many of which continue to be regularly played.
Along with praising the artist’s role in fostering national identity and unity, the Manhyia North MP said that his music united people of all ages, political persuasions, and ethnic backgrounds.
The MP asserted that Daddy Lumba’s impact went beyond only music, as he remained loyal to his heritage while mentoring a number of modern artists and influencing the current Ghanaian sound.
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