Honour Him While He’s Alive: Daddy Lumba Receives TGMA Lifetime Award Amid Family Stool Drama

Honour Him While He’s Alive: Daddy Lumba Receives TGMA Lifetime Award Amid Family Stool Drama

Ghana’s highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, known globally as Daddy Lumba, is in the headlines for two major reasons this week — a career-defining honour and an ongoing family stool dispute.

On May 10, 2026, Daddy Lumba was honoured with a lifetime award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards held at the Grand Arena, Accra International Conference Centre. The moment brought the entire venue to its feet as fellow artistes, industry veterans, and fans paid tribute to the man whose voice and songwriting shaped Ghanaian highlife for over three decades. From _“Aben Wo Ha”_ to _“Theresa”_, _“Yentie Obiaa”_, and _“Tokrom”_, Daddy Lumba’s catalogue has become the soundtrack for generations of Ghanaians.

Just four days later, the conversation shifted to his family. On May 14, a court recognized Nana Kwabena Brefo as the new Abusuapanin of Daddy Lumba’s Ekuona Abusua. The case, which social media users had nicknamed “ABUSUAPANIN TUPAC”, was adjourned to June 29 for further hearing.

The dual news sparked mixed reactions online. Many fans flooded X and Facebook with the phrase _“Honour him while he’s alive”_, calling on TGMA and Charterhouse to continue celebrating legends before they’re gone. Others expressed concern that the court drama was overshadowing what should be a pure celebration of his musical legacy.

Industry watchers say the TGMA 2026 honour is part of a wider move to recognize highlife icons while they can still enjoy their flowers. For Daddy Lumba, the award cements his status as one of Ghana’s most influential musicians ever, even as his family navigates leadership questions behind closed doors.

Whether it’s the award night applause or the courtroom updates, one thing is clear: Daddy Lumba’s name still commands attention across Ghana and beyond.