- Late Ghanaian highlife legend Daddy Lumba’s eldest daughter, Denise, has recalled some of their fondest memories together
- Denise shared a heartwarming throwback video of herself bonding with her father during an old birthday party
- The video of Daddy Lumba with his daughter stirred emotional reactions from Ghanaians, many of whom consoled Denise over the loss of her father
Legendary Ghanaian musician Daddy Lumba’s daughter, Denise, has shared a touching throwback video of them on her birthday.
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The Aben Wo Ha hitmaker, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu, died on Saturday, July 26, 2025, after a short illness.
He fell ill at his home in East Legon and was rushed to the Bank Hospital in Cantonments, Accra.
Daddy Lumba died shortly after arrival at the facility, stirring sadness across the length and breadth of Ghana.
His family shared a statement announcing his death while simultaneously celebrating his legacy.
“Daddy Lumba was more than a musician; he was a cultural icon whose music touched countless lives. His soulful voice provided the soundtrack to our love stories, and his poignant lyrics captured the poetry of our struggles, dreams, and resilience,” the statement read, in part.
Daddy Lumba’s daughter Denise celebrates birthday
Daddy Lumba’s eldest daughter, whom he welcomed with his first wife, Akosua Serwaa, celebrated her 31st birthday on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
Denise Nana Ama Fosu took to social media to pay tribute to the late singer on her special day.
She shared a video of them together, taken on her 21st birthday, which was exactly ten years ago on August 14, 2015.
A hearty Daddy Lumba could be seen in the video with his daughter as they attended her birthday party.
They both laughed together as he pointed out something to her on the birthday cake.
Denise explained that the laughter was because the caterer had mistakenly marked her age on the cake as 25 instead of 21.
“10 years ago today Dad. I miss you so much. How hard we laughed when they brought out the cake. They got my age wrong, ’25th’ instead of ’21st’. I can still hear your laughter. Those moments will stay with me forever,” she wrote.
The TikTok video of Daddy Lumba with his daughter is below.
Daddy Lumba cultivated a reputation of mystique throughout his career and was infamous for being stern, unaccommodating and impersonal.
His daughter’s video, showing a different side of the legend, has warmed hearts and stirred positive reactions from Ghanaians.
Reactions to Denise Fosu’s birthday celebration
YEN.com.gh compiled some comments from Ghanaians in reaction to Denise Fosu’s throwback video with her father, Daddy Lumba.
user7684619925219 said:
“So Denise was named after Lumba’s mother, Ama Saah.”
Lady A wrote:
“Hmmmmm, the children will really miss their father. How beautiful it would have been for their dad to give out their hands in marriage. God knows the best.”
SHEBONZIE commented:
“Hmmmm, father and daughter. Feeling sorry, dear 🥹🥹. I and my father 🥰.”
MzVerina1_Priceless🎀 said:
“Beautiful laughter 🥰🥰. May the good soul of the legendary Daddy Lumba rest in perfect peace.”
gloriaosei432 wrote:
“So lovely 😂😂😂. Forever in my heart till we meet again 😂😂😂.”
Serwaa commented:
“I don’t know why but I’m really sad watching this😢😢😢.”
Abrempong Maame said:
“The laughter was so overwhelming. The legend was carried away.”
Daddy Lumba’s one-week vigil held
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Daddy Lumba’s vigil to mourn and celebrate his life was held at the Black Stars Square.
Hundreds of Ghanaians thronged the venue with torchlights and candlelights to commemorate the event on Saturday, August.
Netizens who saw videos from the event were heartbroken and expressed mixed reactions on social media.
Source: YEN.com.gh
