Daddy Lumba’s East Legon Mausoleum Unveiled One Year After His Death
A year after the death of Ghanaian highlife icon Daddy Lumba, his family has opened the doors to his final resting place, offering the public its first glimpse of the mausoleum where the music legend was laid to rest.
The mausoleum was unveiled on Sunday, July 26, during a private remembrance ceremony held at the musician’s East Legon residence in Accra to mark the first anniversary of his death.
At the centre of the mausoleum is a black tomb decorated with photographs, wreaths and tributes celebrating the life and career of the legendary musician.
The space also features a collection of Daddy Lumba’s awards, plaques and other memorabilia, reflecting a career that spanned almost four decades and produced more than 30 albums.
The unveiling has also confirmed reports that the musician, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu, was buried at his East Legon residence following his death.
Daddy Lumba died on July 26, 2025, at the age of 60 after a brief illness at The Bank Hospital in Accra.
His death sparked widespread mourning across Ghana and among his admirers abroad, with musicians, public figures and fans paying tribute to one of the country’s most influential highlife artistes.
One year on, the remembrance ceremony has provided a fresh opportunity for family, friends and fans to reflect on the musician’s contribution to Ghanaian music.
Through his extensive body of work and lasting influence on generations of artistes, Daddy Lumba continues to be remembered as one of the defining figures in Ghana’s musical history.
