WATCH: Heartbreak moment as Daddy Lumba’s children read tributes at his vigil with tears

The children of the late Ghanaian Highlife legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, were visibly emotional at a candlelight vigil held in his memory.

The solemn event took place on August 2, 2025 — exactly one week after the music icon’s passing, following a brief but difficult illness that left fans and loved ones devastated.

Organised by the Creative Arts Agency, the vigil drew a large crowd, including prominent personalities, devoted fans, industry colleagues, and sympathisers, all gathered to honour the life and legacy of a man whose contributions to Ghanaian music are unparalleled.

In a touching moment captured in a widely circulated video, Daddy Lumba’s children brought a deep sense of reverence to the gathering as they delivered moving tributes to their late father.

Tears flowed as all five children from his first marriage to Akosua Serwaa paid their respects. His first son, Calvin, stood before the crowd and spoke on behalf of the family.

“Thank you for being here tonight,” he said, voice heavy with emotion. “My name is Calvin, and my family and I are deeply honoured by your presence to pay tribute to our father, Charles Kwadwo Fosu — the man you all knew and loved as Daddy Lumba. We gather here today in deep gratitude for the life he lived and the countless moments of love he bestowed upon us.”

His words, filled with appreciation and grief, struck a chord with many, adding to the emotional weight of the evening as fans lit candles and sang along to Lumba’s timeless songs.…CONTINUE MORE READING>>>