Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has paid glowing tribute to the late highlife legend Daddy Lumba, describing him as “Ghana’s creative arts ambassador par excellence.”
In an emotional moment at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Ablakwa, accompanied by senior management, visited the family of the late music icon to extend the government’s official condolences. He also signed the book of condolence in honour of the celebrated artist, whose death has left the nation in mourning.
“Ghana’s finest ambassadors are not only those who make it to the staff list of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Daddy Lumba was Ghana’s creative arts ambassador par excellence,” the Minister said a statement, shared on his official Facebook page.
“His musical prowess earned Ghana global renown as many across the world fell in love with authentic Ghanaian highlife and our country’s unrivaled cultural tapestry.”
Hon. Ablakwa emphasized that while the nation grieves, there is comfort in the enduring legacy of Daddy Lumba’s music. “We have great consolation — the compositions of this genius will never die,” he noted.
Daddy Lumba, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu, was widely revered as a towering figure in Ghanaian music, with a career spanning decades and an unmatched discography that shaped the sound of modern highlife. His passing has triggered an outpouring of tributes from across political, cultural, and international communities.
The Ministry’s gesture is part of a broader national effort to honour the life and legacy of the iconic musician, who played a significant role in promoting Ghana’s cultural identity on the world stage.
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