Renowned music producer and entertainment analyst Fred Kyei Mensah has urged Ghanaians to honour and celebrate their national icons while they are still alive.
He made this emotional appeal during a tribute to the late Highlife legend, Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, on Channel One TV’s The Chat with Ekow Koomson on Saturday July 26.
Mensah reflected on Lumba’s immense contribution to Ghana’s music industry and cultural identity, highlighting how the iconic singer shaped generations through his sound, storytelling, and unmatched artistry.
“Daddy Lumba’s impact goes beyond the studio,” he emphasised. “His music moved people, drove industries—from media to entertainment, and even the brewery sector. That’s not just cultural value; it’s economic impact.”
He stressed the need for society to acknowledge and celebrate such influential figures while they are still with us, rather than waiting until they pass on to express admiration and appreciation.
“Why wait until they’re gone to celebrate them?” he asked. “We should lift up our legends while they can still see and feel the love.”
His remarks come in the wake of the passing of Daddy Lumba on July 26, 2025, after a short illness—an event that has left the nation in mourning and sparked widespread reflection on the legacy of one of Ghana’s most cherished musicians.
Fred’s call serves as a poignant reminder: legacies are built in life, but they deserve to be honoured in the now. Daddy Lumba may be gone, but the conversation around celebrating living legends has never been more relevant.
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