Ghanaians Mourn in First Videos of Daddy Lumba's Candlelight Vigil: "Rest Well, Legend"
- A vigil to mourn and celebrate the late Ghanaian music legend, Daddy Lumba, has been held at the Black Stars Square
- Hundreds of Ghanaians thronged the venue with torchlights and candlelights to commemorate the event
- Netizens who saw videos from the event were heartbroken and expressed mixed reactons on the commen section
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Ghanaians are mourning the untimely passing of late music legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba.
A vigil organised by Ghana's Creative Arts industry has been held in honour of the great highlife musician.
Source: TikTok
On Saturday, August 2, 2025, hundreds of Ghanaians and non-Ghanaian Lumba fans thronged the Independence Square to mourn the legend.
First videos from the event show almost all attendees clad in either black or red attire, wearing sad looks.
In one of the videos making the rounds on TikTok, some die-hard Lumba fans were spotted holding torchlights and candles while making their way to the event grounds.
Watch the video of Daddy Lumba's vigil at the Independence Square below:
It was a solemn moment where Daddy Lumba's loved ones gathered to honour his memory after his tragic death.
Charles Kwadwo Fosu's children were also spotted at the event. Daddy Lumba's children were seated in the front row of the candlelight vigil.
They were all dressed in black as they observed the proceedings of the ceremony held to celebrate the Makra Mo crooner.
Watch the video of Daddy Lumba's children at his vigil below:
Ghanaians mourn Daddy Lumba after his demise
Daddy Lumba's sad demise has plunged the nation into grief. The music legend passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Bank Hospital in Accra. He succumbed to a brief illness.
Scores of dignitaries have thronged his residence to pay tribute and commiserate with the bereaved family. Dr Osei Kwame Despite, Kennedy Agyapong, popularly known as Kenpong, and others. Former President Nana Akufo-Addo visited Lumba's residence.
Source: Instagram
The former President was filled with grief when he visited the late Daddy Lumba's residence to commiserate with his bereaved family.
In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh, the former president was visibly distraught and almost in tears during his visit to the music legend's East Legon house.
Nana Akufo-Addo was accompanied by former Chief of Staff Frema Osei Opare, the former National Lottery Authority Director-General Sammy Awuku, and the former Presidential Secretary Nana Asante Bediatuo during his visit to Lumba's family.
Ghana mourns Daddy Lumba with candlelight vigil
In honour of Daddy Lumba's memory, a vigil organised by Ghana's Creative Arts Industry has been held. The event was held simultaneously in different countries like Germany, the USA, the UK and others.
His kids could not contain their grief during the candlelight service held at Independence Square.
Netizens sympathise with Daddy Lumba's family
Netizens who saw the video of Daddy Lumba's vigil were heartbroken. Many in the comments section expressed their views.
@Ambo wrote:
"Let's not forget Dada K D. It seems almost everyone has forgotten about him.# his family will feel bad. that non is mourning Him... thanks."
@Gyamfuah Amonu 🧵🪡✂️ wrote:
"Anadwo wei nso makeup🥺🥺🥺."
@Nynboiguda wrote:
"Accra mpo ni, na Kumasi."
@Quayson💎🦋 wrote:
"This is so sad 😭😭😭I can’t even bath 🥺🥺."
@Adelaidemensah31 wrote:
"Ghanaians have really shown love."
Odo Broni shares Daddy Lumba's last wish
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Daddy Lumba's grieving widow unveiled the late musician's last wish before his heartbreaking demise.
Odo Broni wept bitterly as she recalled how the deceased music legend always spoke about the unfulfilled dream that meant so much to him.
Netizens who saw Odo Broni's video were heartbroken and expressed their views in the comments section.
Source: YEN.com.gh
