OFFICIAL: Late Daddy Lumba’s funeral slated for December 6, 2025, at Baba Yara Stadium, but not on the pitch – Details
The final funeral rites for legendary Ghanaian highlife musician Daddy Lumba are set to take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. Organizers have clarified that while the stadium will host the event, the funeral will not be held on the football pitch itself.
The choice of venue reflects the immense popularity and cultural impact of the music icon, whose real name was Charles Kwadwo Fosu.
With a career spanning over three decades and dozens of hit songs, Daddy Lumba remains one of the most influential figures in Ghanaian music history. His passing earlier this year sparked a nationwide outpouring of grief and tributes from fans, fellow musicians, and public figures.
The program will include live musical performances, tributes, and cultural displays celebrating Daddy Lumba’s legacy. Security and traffic arrangements are expected to be announced closer to the date, as Kumasi prepares to host dignitaries, celebrities, and fans from across Ghana and the diaspora.
Daddy Lumba’s music lives on, and his farewell promises to be a monumental event, befitting a man whose voice became the soundtrack of a generation.
