The Director of Communication and Special Projects at the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Ahuma Bosco Ocansey, popularly known as Daddy Bosco, has called for the establishment of a national hall of fame to honour Ghanaian music legends while they are still alive.
Speaking during the candlelight vigil in honour of the late Charles Kojo Fosu, known as Daddy Lumba, on Saturday, August 2, 2025, Daddy Bosco said the iconic musician’s death should serve as a wake-up call for the country to institutionalise the celebration of its creative icons.
“I will extend the conversation on celebrating Lumba to establishing a national hall of fame where our celebrities are actually celebrated while they are alive,” he said. “Yes, we may do a post-death celebration for those who have gone, but I strongly recommend that we see the transition of Lumba as the springboard for us to establish the hall of fame to celebrate our heroes.”
Daddy Bosco’s comments add to the national reflection on Daddy Lumba’s immense contribution to Ghanaian music. Widely regarded as a trailblazer in the highlife genre, Lumba’s influence spanned decades, earning him a devoted fanbase and a revered place in Ghana’s cultural history.
His passing has reignited discussions about how the country honours its legends not just in death, but in life.
