Thousands of mourners clad in black filled the Independence Square on Saturday night for a candlelight vigil held in honour of the late legendary highlife musician Daddy Lumba.
The emotional event featured live musical tributes, video highlights of Lumba’s decades-long career, and heartfelt testimonies from fans, fellow musicians, and dignitaries.
The vigil formed part of a series of events to celebrate the life and legacy of one of Ghana’s most influential and beloved artists.
Ghanaian Rapper, Sarkodie seated at Independence Square for a candlelight vigil held in honour of the late legendary highlife musician, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba#TV3GH pic.twitter.com/D0Vd0W2Sjw
— #TV3GH (@tv3_ghana) August 2, 2025
Daddy Lumba passed away at age 60 on Saturday, July 26, while receiving treatment at the Bank Hospital in Accra.
Rapper, Sarkodie visibly distraught and overwhelmed with emotions at the National Candle Light Vigil currently being held in honor of the late Daddy Lumba, at the Independence Square. pic.twitter.com/Lgj5MiONju
— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) August 2, 2025
Since the news of his passing, scores of Ghanaians have poured in tributes to honour his memory and the legacy he left behind.
Ghanaian Rapper, Sarkodie seated at Independence Square for a candlelight vigil held in honour of the late legendary highlife musician, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba#TV3GH pic.twitter.com/D0Vd0W2Sjw
— #TV3GH (@tv3_ghana) August 2, 2025
Kwabena Kwabena pays tribute to Daddy Lumba with a performance at the candlelight vigil#UTVGhana pic.twitter.com/HweM3AL3gS
— UTV Ghana (@utvghana) August 3, 2025
Rapper, Sarkodie visibly distraught and overwhelmed with emotions at the National Candle Light Vigil currently being held in honor of the late Daddy Lumba, at the Independence Square. pic.twitter.com/Lgj5MiONju
— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) August 2, 2025
Ghanaians really love Daddy Lumba. It was an emotional moment when the wife and children read their tributes to her husband and their father respectively at the candlelight vigil happening at the independence square. 🥹 eiii so DL is gone for good? 🤦♀️ pic.twitter.com/4RjZdPzCBP
— CHARLOTTE NICOLE 🕊 (@charllycolegh) August 2, 2025
Watch highlife icon Pat Thomas grace the stage at the Daddy Lumba candlelight vigil #DLVigil pic.twitter.com/W6Q6a1RDH7
— Joy Prime (@JoyPrimeTV) August 3, 2025
Lights of love for a legend: Ghanaians pay tribute to Daddy Lumba at national candlelight vigil#UTVGhana pic.twitter.com/8Uv7quCNBy
— UTV Ghana (@utvghana) August 2, 2025