{"id":2270,"date":"2025-07-29T01:13:49","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T01:13:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parliamentnews360.com\/?p=2270"},"modified":"2025-07-29T01:13:51","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T01:13:51","slug":"videoformer-defence-minister-calls-for-state-burial-for-late-music-legend-daddy-lumba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parliamentnews360.com\/index.php\/videoformer-defence-minister-calls-for-state-burial-for-late-music-legend-daddy-lumba\/","title":{"rendered":"VIDEO:Former Defence Minister Calls for State Burial for Late Music Legend Daddy Lumba"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Accra, Ghana \u2013 July 28, 2025<\/em><br>Former Minister for Defence and Member of Parliament for Bimbilla, Mr. Dominic Nitiwul, has appealed to the government to grant the late Ghanaian music icon, Daddy Lumba, a befitting state burial in recognition of his immense contributions to the nation\u2019s cultural heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Nitiwul made the call on the floor of Parliament while contributing to a joint statement eulogizing the legendary musician. The tribute was moved by the Members of Parliament for Nsuta-Kwaman-Beposo and Manhyia North, Hon. Adelaide Ntim and Hon. Kwasi Konadu, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Mr. Nitiwul, the late Daddy Lumba, known in private life as Charles Kwadwo Fosu, did not only lift Ghana\u2019s name on the global stage through his music but also played a critical role in mentoring and raising a generation of musicians in the country. \u201cConsidering his impact both locally and internationally, it is only right that Ghana honours him with a state burial,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Former Defence Minister Calls for State Burial for Late Music Legend Daddy Lumba\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MWf7np9nWGM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding her voice to the call, Deputy Majority Whip and MP for Ada, Hon. Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe, expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the music legend, describing it as a monumental loss to the nation. \u201cDaddy Lumba\u2019s name and legacy will forever live on in the hearts of Ghanaians and lovers of music worldwide,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ada MP expresses deep sorrow over the passing of Daddy Lumba\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Quduxkessyo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The tributes reflect the widespread admiration for the late artiste, who was considered one of the most influential figures in Ghana\u2019s music industry, with a career spanning over four decades and a catalog of timeless highlife hits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parliament\u2019s recognition of Daddy Lumba\u2019s legacy signals a growing call for the state to formally honour the contributions of Ghanaian creative icons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: Clement Akoloh||parliamentnews360.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Minister for Defence and Member of Parliament for Bimbilla, Mr. Dominic Nitiwul, has appealed to the government to grant the late Ghanaian music icon, Daddy Lumba, a befitting state burial in recognition of his immense contributions to the nation\u2019s cultural heritage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2273,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[51],"tags":[1365,1364,369],"class_list":{"0":"post-2270","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-general-news","8":"tag-charles-kwadwo-fosu","9":"tag-daddy-lumba","10":"tag-dominic-nitiwul"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.3 - 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