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Daddy Lumba

Also known as: the late Highlife titan · the late Daddy Lumba

Highlife legend whose decades-long career earned posthumous lifetime achievement at 2026 TGMA; died July 26, 2025 at age 60.

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  1. May 2026

  2. Joy Online

    In what will be remembered as the most poignant moment of the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, the Ghanaian music fraternity stood in solemn, glowing tribute to the late Highlife titan, Daddy Lumba. …

    Posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award for Daddy Lumba sparks emotional scenes at 27th TGMAs

  3. Joy Online

    … The song, which mourned the tragic 2025 military helicopter crash and paid homage to highlife legend Daddy Lumba, resonated across the nation for its lyrical wisdom and emotional depth. …

    Kofi Kinaata grabs Best Highlife Artiste of the Year at 27th TGMAs
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Suame Methodist JHS marks 120 years, calls for STEM equipment

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Suame Methodist Junior High School celebrated 120 years of operation and renewed appeals for support to strengthen STEM education, citing inadequate computers and equipment as a major gap despite having space and facilities. The school has received some donations, including 20 desks, 40 chairs, GH¢10,000, and two computers, but the head teacher said more support is needed to fully equip the STEM facility.

2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 2 October

  1. Suame Methodist JHS marks 120 years, calls for STEM equipment

    Suame Methodist Junior High School celebrated 120 years of operation and renewed appeals for support to strengthen STEM education, citing inadequate computers and equipment as a major gap despite having space and facilities. The school has received some donations, including 20 desks, 40 chairs, GH¢10,000, and two computers, but the head teacher said more support is needed to fully equip the STEM facility.

    2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Nana Adjoa Lovia hosts red carpet at Ghana Music Awards Europe

    Ghanaian actress and media personality Nana Adjoa Lovia hosted the red carpet at the 2026 Ghana Music Awards Europe in Düsseldorf, Germany, interviewing guests including Joyce Blessing, Akosua Agyapong, and other entertainment personalities, drawing praise for her professionalism and eloquence.

    15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Ghanaian music rivalries drive attention, creativity, and commercial gains

    Competition and "beef" between Ghanaian artistes have long been part of the music industry, sharpening creativity and providing media attention, though tensions can escalate when artistic rivalry becomes personal conflict involving lawyers and divided fan bases. The ongoing rivalry between Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy exemplifies how such contests reflect both the brilliance and absurdity of Ghana's entertainment ecosystem.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Man arrested for faking ex-minister's voice to insult northerners

    A 65-year-old man has been apprehended in Kumasi for allegedly mimicking the voice of former Ashanti Regional Minister Simon Osei Mensah to insult northerners in a 2018 audio recording that went viral on social media. The suspect went into hiding for eight years before being arrested, and police are yet to prefer charges.

    26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 24 August

  1. Akosua Serwah sues over alleged defamatory statements about marriage

    Akosua Serwah, wife of late highlife legend Daddy Lumba, has sued Abusuapanyin Kofi Owusu and Alex Kofi Boadiwaa Ampong for GH¢3 billion over alleged defamatory statements questioning the authenticity of her German marriage certificate. She is seeking a court order for the defendants to retract the statements, issue a public apology, and has requested other relief the court deems appropriate.

    24 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. D-Cryme urges artists to prioritize timeless songs over quick hits

    Rapper D-Cryme has urged musicians to invest more effort in their craft and create quality records that remain relevant years after release, warning against producing songs that quickly lose relevance. He contrasted the limited technology available in 2000 with today's advanced tools including smartphones and AI, arguing that ease of production has led to "fast food music" that fades within months.

    11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 31 July

  1. Daddy Lumba's son warns of legal action against defamation

    Calvin Kwadwo Fosu, son of late highlife legend Daddy Lumba, announced that his family will pursue legal action against those spreading falsehoods and defamatory claims about them, saying the family will no longer remain silent about name-tarnishing. He made the statement during activities marking the first anniversary of Daddy Lumba's death but did not specify any particular person or incident.

    31 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Daddy Lumba's family head appeals for peace between musician's wives

    Following the one-year remembrance ceremony for late highlife musician Daddy Lumba, family Abusuapanyin Kofi Owusu has called for reconciliation between the musician's wives, urging them to end public disputes and work together to honour his legacy.

    28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 26 July

  1. Daddy Lumba's family opens mausoleum at first anniversary ceremony

    One year after highlife legend Daddy Lumba's death on July 26, his family unveiled his private mausoleum, located within his East Legon residence in Accra, during a remembrance ceremony marking the first anniversary. The black tomb, decorated with his photographs and personal tributes, sits surrounded by his awards and plaques from a career spanning nearly four decades.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Family commemorates one year since Daddy Lumba's death

    Daddy Lumba's family held a private gathering at his East Legon residence to mark the first anniversary of his passing on July 26, 2025, at age 60. The commemoration included family members and close associates who paid respects at his tomb within his home's mausoleum, surrounded by his awards and musical legacy spanning nearly four decades.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Retro Vibe Asanteman Edition celebrates culture in Kumasi

    Retro Vibe's "Asanteman Edition" day club event took place on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at AQ3 Centre in Kumasi, featuring DJ sets, performances by Okomfour Kwadee and Daddy Lumba's song honouring Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and patrons in colourful Asanteman jerseys.

    8 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 6 July

  1. Entertainment and sports figures urged to protect intellectual property rights

    Showbiz and sports personalities should take deliberate steps to protect their intellectual property rights to secure their financial futures after their active careers end. According to the CEO of LYB Sports & Entertainment, many entertainers and athletes fail to appreciate the long-term value of their intellectual property, which can generate income for decades if properly protected.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Ghana's language scholars warn AI cannot preserve indigenous cultures

    Language experts in Ghana gathered at KNUST's AfroCuration event to discuss how indigenous languages can survive in an increasingly digital world, arguing that preserving African languages requires stronger education policies, better digital documentation, and greater investment in indigenous culture rather than technology alone.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 29 June

  1. Ghanaian parents prioritize material luxuries over character development

    Senior lawyer Kofi Bentil criticizes some Ghanaian parents for providing excessive material comforts to their children rather than focusing on discipline and character guidance, contributing to instances of misconduct that shock parents who believe their children incapable of such behavior.

    29 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 14 May

  1. TGMA 27 awards ceremony showcases Ghana's music industry glamour

    The 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, held at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre, delivered glamour, music, fashion and performances. The red carpet theme "A Touch of Glitter" saw attendees in sequins, velvet, feathers, metallic suits and reflective outfits that prompted widespread social media commentary.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Lali x Lola win Telecel Music for Good Award at TGMA

    Ghanaian afro-fusion duo Lali x Lola won the Telecel Music for Good Award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards for their #CroxItOut campaign, which raises breast cancer awareness in schools across Ghana through music and mentorship. The award includes a cash prize to support the winning artist's social impact initiative.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Kofi Kinaata wins Best Highlife Artiste and Song at TGMAs

    Kofi Kinaata, officially Martin King Arthur, has won Best Highlife Artiste of the Year and Best Highlife Song for his tribute track 'It Is Finished' at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards. The song, which mourned a 2025 military helicopter crash and paid homage to highlife legend Daddy Lumba, resonated across the nation for its lyrical wisdom and emotional depth.

    12 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 11 May

  1. Telecel marks 15 years as TGMA headline sponsor

    Telecel celebrated its 15-year tenure as headline sponsor of the Ghana Music Awards at the 27th edition, where Black Sherif won Artiste of the Year, Medikal's "Shoulder" won Most Popular Song, and Daddy Lumba received a lifetime achievement honour. The partnership, which began under Vodafone in 2011 and continued through Telecel's 2024 rebrand, has expanded TGMA into regional concerts, schools initiatives, and contributed to Ghana's creative arts sector growth.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Black Sherif wins 2026 TGMA Artiste of the Year award

    Black Sherif was crowned Artiste of the Year at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards, also winning Album of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Hip-Hop Song of the Year, and Best Afropop Song. The award recognised his strong run over the past year, driven largely by the success of his album Iron Boy, marking his second Artist of the Year title at the TGMAs after winning in 2023.

    11 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

  3. Daddy Lumba receives posthumous lifetime achievement award

    Highlife legend Daddy Lumba was posthumously conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards on Saturday, 9 May 2026, in recognition of his decades-long contribution to Ghanaian highlife music and the timeless classics that continue to shape the industry.

    11 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 10 May

  1. Daddy Lumba honoured with posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award

    The late Ghanaian highlife icon Daddy Lumba received a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards on 9 May 2026, recognised for his decades of influence on Ghanaian highlife music. The tribute moved thousands in attendance who lit their mobile phones in a symbolic gesture, while protégé Ofori Amponsah performed Lumba's greatest hits in his memory.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Kofi Kinaata wins Best Highlife Artiste at 27th TGMAs

    Kofi Kinaata has been named Best Highlife Artiste of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, also winning Best Highlife Song for 'It Is Finished', a tribute track mourning a 2025 military helicopter crash and honouring highlife legend Daddy Lumba.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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