The death of highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, better known as Daddy Lumba, has triggered a profound national discussion that is much more than a debate over funeral rites. It is a moment of cultural introspection for Ghana, forcing the nation to confront how it honors its non-political heroes. This discussion, garnering attention from the diaspora and beyond, pits an artist’s monumental impact against the precedents of national protocol. The central question is no longer "should he get one?" but rather, "what does this moment reveal about Ghana's values?"
