Chapter One: Once Upon a Voice
EVERY once in a while, someone walks into an industry and doesn’t just play the game — they rewrite the rules, remix the soundtrack, and restyle the dress code. In Ghana’s broadcasting and music scenes, that someone is Jon Germain.
THE Ghana music industry and fans worldwide are mourning the loss of Ghana's Highlife legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, affectionately known as Daddy Lumba.
The home of legendary highlife musician, Daddy Lumba, in East Legon continues to draw a steady stream of mourners as more personalities from various sectors pay tribute and sign the book of condolence opened in his honour.
This year’s Ghana Menswear Week (GHMW), a fashion platform dedicated to promoting the Ghanaian and African men’s fashion has received massive boost with partnership with Infinix Mobile for its 2025 show scheduled from August 30-31 at the World Trade Center Accra.
Daddy Lumba's real name is Charles Kwadwo Fosu, which might suggest he was born on Monday, given the traditional Ghanaian naming convention where "Kwadwo" signifies a male born on Monday.
Afrobeats superstar Davido has opened up about the personal drive that keeps him going in his music career.
RENOWNED rapper and cultural advocate Okyeame Kwame has criticised the current Ghanaian educational system for making tradition and culture unattractive to young people.
GHANA’S creative community is mourning the loss of one of its most revered figures, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, whose passing has triggered an outpouring of tributes from industry associations including Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO), Ghana Association of Phonographic Industry (GAPI) and DJ’s Union of Ghana(DJUGA).
Gospel musician Kofi Owusu Peprah is encouraging fellow gospel artistes to rethink their priorities, focusing on spreading the message of God's love rather than personal financial gain.
After a long hiatus from the mainstream music scene, Ghanaian rapper V12 Origenator has made a comeback with his latest single, One Night.
Nigerian actor Jim Iyke has sparked public discussion with his recent comment about parenting and masculinity.
THE University of Heath and Allied Sciences (UHAS) has celebrated its 2025 International Day in splendour and a sparkling cultural exposition.
Ghanaian media personality and MC Anita Erskine has been selected to serve as a juror for the 2025 International Emmy Awards, a prestigious recognition of excellence in television programming globally.
Ghanaian actor and filmmaker Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lilwin, has voiced his disappointment regarding the scheduling of the late Daddy Lumba’s candlelight vigil on Saturday, August 2, the same day to premiere his much publicised, “Ibrahim Traore” movie.
After yearly rumours about his passing, death finally won. Indeed, Ghanaian highlife legend, Daddy Lumba, bade farewell to his fans in "Makra Mo" (Goodbye), a poignant and prophetic song released three decades ago.
The late Ghanaian highlife legend, Daddy Lumba has made a remarkable posthumous chart debut on Apple Music Ghana's Top Songs chart.
The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has extended her condolences following the passing of Ghanaian music icon Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba.
Renowned Ghanaian actress and TV presenter, Nana Ama McBrown, recently shared with her fans the reason behind her absence from television.
The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu has given an assurance that the Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) will support the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) in various ways to promote the tourism and cultural development agenda of the region.
IT was a humid Saturday morning in Accra when the streets fell unusually quiet—not for a power outage or a political rally, but because the nation had stopped to mourn.
A national candlelight vigil in honour of the late highlife legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba is going to be held under the auspices of the Creative Arts Agency at the Independence Square in Accra on Saturday, August 2, 2025, starting at 6 p.m.
When you hear of my passing, don’t shed a tear — Daddy Lumba’s timeless words echo as Ghana grieves the loss of a musical titan. Yet, for many, the pain is too deep for them not to weep.
Veteran Ghanaian musician Nana Acheampong has shared a heartfelt tribute to his friend and music partner, Daddy Lumba, following his passing on July 26, 2025.
Music producer Fred Kyei Mensah, also known as Fredyma, has shed light on the fascinating story behind how Ghana's Highlife legend, Daddy Lumba, got his iconic name.
