Popular Radio Presenter Details What He Saw in Daddy Lumba’s Coffin During Lying in State
- Popular Sikka FM presenter Kwame Mario shared his firsthand account of what he saw in Daddy Lumba’s coffin during the filing past
- He said visitors were warned while they approached the coffin, which sat under a decorated tent, and the body was partially visible
- He said it was reasonable if some doubted it was Daddy Lumba, but those who speculated had seen a preview of the arrangements
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Charles Kwadwo Fosu, the highlife legend widely known as Daddy Lumba, who passed away on July 26, 2025, was laid to rest on December 13, 2025, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.
Source: TikTok
Kwame Mario, a well-known radio show host at Sikka FM, has shared his personal experience observing Daddy Lumba's burial rites.
He noted how authorities arranged for the much-anticipated funeral and provided security for all attendees, which numbered hundreds of the late highlife musician's supporters.
Kwame Mario reported that people who wished to show their respects were lined up outside, and the area around where Daddy Lumba was placed to rest was gated off with barricades.
He said that all guests were told by security staff that they could not use their phones to take pictures or film videos while they approached the coffin.
Under a decorated tent filled with floral arrangements and items to highlight the status and legacy of the deceased musician was the coffin of Daddy Lumba.
Watch the TikTok video of Kwame Mario describing the experience below:
Daddy Lumba's funeral: Kwame Mario shares experience
According to Kwame Mario, when looking into the coffin, one could see the body, but because of the lace netting over the face, it was hard to tell if it was indeed Daddy Lumba.
Conceding that many would argue about the body in the coffin, he said that although the face was covered by a lace net, the musician was wearing a cream coloured suit.
The radio host said many of the people who speculated about the highlife legend's body were the same people who had been given a preview of the funeral event ahead of time.
He said that this should have helped eliminate confusion and provided a clear expectation for visitors to know what to expect during the lying in state.
Despite this, Kwame Mario said that his account emphasised the careful planning and security considerations that went into the funeral.
The arrangement ensured that fans could honour Daddy Lumba while maintaining the dignity and privacy of the late musician, reflecting the respect and reverence he commanded throughout his life and career.
Source: TikTok
Daddy Lumba’s sister explains covering his face
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Daddy Lumba was laid to rest at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, where his face was partially covered.
His sister, Faustina Fosu, confirmed that it was the late musician who was lying in state and personally saw him behind the scenes before the burial.
She also explained why Daddy Lumba's face was covered during the ceremony, clarifying the family’s decision and addressing the public criticism.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
