BY Grace Zigah
The Kumasi edition of the Candle Light Vigil in honour of the late music legend, Daddy Lumba, has been postponed indefinitely.
The Creative Arts Agency, the organizers, announced the decision in a press statement dated August 7, 2025, as a mark of respect for the eight individuals who lost their lives in a recent helicopter crash.
Respect for the Bereaved
The planned vigil was scheduled for Saturday, August 9, but has been postponed due to the national mourning declared by President John Dramani Mahama.
The President declared three days of national mourning, from August 7 to 9, 2025, in honour of the victims of the helicopter crash.
The Creative Arts Agency has offered its condolences to the families of the victims and to the nation, expressing sympathy and solidarity during this difficult time.
Background
Daddy Lumba, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, after a short illness, aged 60.
A successful candlelight vigil was held in his honour at the Independence Square in Accra on Saturday, August 2, 2025, which drew hundreds of fans, fellow musicians, and dignitaries.
The planned Kumasi vigil was expected to be a similar tribute to the music legend.
Nation In Mourning
The helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight prominent individuals, including Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, has thrown the nation into mourning.
The government and the people of Ghana are paying their respects to the victims and offering support to their families.
