In what will be remembered as the most poignant moment of the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, the Ghanaian music fraternity stood in solemn, glowing tribute to the late Highlife titan, Daddy Lumba.
The icon, whose career spanned decades of unrivalled brilliance, was posthumously conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award on Saturday, 9 May 2026.
As his name echoed through the Grand Arena, the thousands in attendance created a spontaneous and breathtaking visual tribute, hoisting their mobile phone lights to transform the darkened auditorium into a shimmering galaxy of respect.
The special recognition was presented in acknowledgement of his immense contribution to Ghanaian highlife music, his decades of influence, and the timeless classics he left behind that continue to shape the industry.
From the infectious rhythms of his early career to the deeply philosophical ballads of his later years, Lumba’s catalogue remains the blueprint for melodic excellence in West Africa.
The atmosphere shifted from celebratory to deeply nostalgic as Ofori Amponsah, a protégé and long-time collaborator of the late legend, took to the stage.
The decision to honour Lumba was not merely an act of remembrance but an acknowledgement of his living presence in today’s soundscape.
Organisers of the awards noted that “Daddy Lumba’s work continues to shape Ghanaian highlife music and inspire generations of artistes, making his recognition at the ceremony a celebration of both his life and enduring impact.”
Credit: myjoyonline.com
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