Daddy Lumba: What to Know About the Upcoming August 2, 2025 Vigil
- Details of the deceased highlife legend Daddy Lumba's vigil scheduled for August 2, 2025, have emerged
- This comes a few days after the Yɛ Nea Woho B3tɔ Wo (Yentie Obiaa) hitmaker died at The Bank Hospital on Saturday, July 26, 2025
- Scores of Ghanaians, fans and well-known personalities from across the country are set to grace the ceremony
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Details of the vigil for the late and legendary highlife musician Daddy Lumba have emerged. This comes after he passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
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Details of Daddy Lumba's vigil
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has officially confirmed that a national candlelight vigil in honour of the late highlife legend Daddy Lumba will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
According to a flier making the rounds on social media, the ceremony will take place at the Black Star Square in Accra, a venue spacious enough to welcome the thousands of fans and sympathisers expected to pay their respects to the Mensei Da hitmaker.
The vigil, dubbed the National Candlelight Vigil, is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. and will feature a series of activities to celebrate the life and legacy of the iconic musician.
Tributes, performances of Lumba's timeless songs, and reflections from industry peers are expected to headline the evening.
Daddy Lumba's death
Daddy Lumba, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu, passed away on July 26, 2025, at the age of 60, at the Bank Hospital in Accra.
His death sent shockwaves across the country, with fans, dignitaries, and fellow musicians mourning the loss of a true highlife legend.
In the days following the announcement of his passing, scores of Ghanaians, including celebrities, politicians, and fans, have visited his East Legon residence to express their condolences and commiserate with his family.
The vigil is anticipated to be a powerful gathering of love, honour, and remembrance for a man whose music shaped generations.
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Daddy Lumba and Theresa Abebrese's love story
YEN.com.gh reported that highlife legend Daddy Lumba's journey to stardom began with a deep bond that went far beyond music. His first love, Nana Konadu, widely known as Theresa Abebrese, was instrumental in shaping his early career. She not only supported his musical ambitions emotionally but also financed his pivotal move to Germany, setting the stage for his rise to fame.
The two first met as students at Juaben SHS and shared a close relationship throughout their youth. Though they eventually went their separate ways and never married, their connection remained strong over the years. Friends and fans alike have often spoken about the unique closeness they shared, calling it a bond that defied time and circumstance.
Theresa Abebrese sadly passed away in 2017. Now, eight years later, with Daddy Lumba’s passing, many fans view it as a symbolic reunion between two soulmates who helped build each other’s legacy. Their story, though rarely spoken about, continues to touch the hearts of many who followed Lumba’s life and music.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
