A viral video has surfaced of the moment Members of Parliament took turns singing their favourite Daddy Lumba songs in tribute to the late music icon.
Both the NDC MPs and the NPP MPs took turns to sing some of Daddy Lumba’s hit songs in parliament on July 28, 2025.
Speaking on the floor of parliament, an NPP lawmaker stated, “If you are sad, just play Daddy Lumba music, and you will be fine. If you are quarrelling with your wife, just play Daddy Lumba music and you will be fine. Mr Speaker, even if you want to do galamsey play Daddy Lumba music and you will be encouraged.
The man is a legend. With your wife, you have a problem; just play Odo”, he added.
The member of parliament went on to sing some part of the song in Twi.
He added, “Mr Speaker, as for Daddy Lumba, if you are a young man and you want to make live listen to Daddy Lumba music”.
Another lawmaker recounted Daddy Lumba’s hit song for former President Akufo-Addo.
Daddy Lumba passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, after a short illness at the Bank Hospital in Cantonments, Accra.
The family of the late Daddy Lumba released an official statement through his official Facebook page and confirming his passing.
Part of the statement read, “With profound sorrow and deep grief, the Fosu family announces the passing of Ghana’s beloved musical icon, Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, who passed away earlier today, Saturday, July 26, 2025, after a short illness”.
Meanwhile, a national candlelight vigil will be held for the late Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Independence Square in Accra, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
According to reports, the candlelight vigil will be a global tribute to Daddy Lumba.
In addition, Prophet Francis Amoako Atta, the founder of Parliament Chapel International, has opened up on his recent encounter with the late music icon Daddy Lumba.
According to Prophet Amoako Atta, when he met Daddy Lumba, he gave him 21 days to live on earth.
The man of God revealed that the late music icon could not walk when he came to his church.
Prophet Amoako Atta added that Daddy Lumba’s remaining days on earth were only by grace.
Speaking in an interview on July 28, 2025, Prophet Amoako Atta stated, “When Daddy came to me, he couldn’t walk. He was in a very bad state. I gave him 21 days”.
“Daddy has made such an impact that we need to celebrate him. When I met him, I immediately knew his remaining days on earth were only by grace”, Prophet Amoako Atta added.
The man of God added, “Since then, I knew it was by grace. The rest of his life was not about strength or medicine. It was grace”.
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