Speaking to Citi News at Daddy Lumba’s funeral on Saturday, December 13, Simons noted that while the museum will recognise several iconic Ghanaian musicians, Daddy Lumba’s immense contribution to highlife music makes him a central figure in the planned initiative.

He described Daddy Lumba as one of Ghana’s greatest musicians, whose influence transcended generations and helped shape the country’s contemporary music landscape.

According to him, MUSIGA is committed to honouring Daddy Lumba in a meaningful and enduring way, both through the proposed music museum and a planned Hall of Fame that will celebrate outstanding musicians who have shaped Ghana’s creative arts industry.

“We as MUSIGA, we know very soon, we will honour him in a big way. There is a lot we are planning to do. We are planning to have a music museum, and we know he will be a very important part of the Music Museum and definitely when our hall of fame comes, he has to be in there. We will remember Lumba for the High Life music he played,” he stated.

The final funeral rites for the legendary musician were held at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, following weeks of legal disputes over his burial.

Thousands of fans gathered at the Heroes Park of the stadium early in the morning to pay their last respects. The atmosphere was both solemn and celebratory, as mourners sang and danced to Daddy Lumba’s timeless songs in honour of his enduring legacy.

Security was heightened at the venue, with a strong police presence and snap checks mounted to maintain order and ensure the safety of mourners.

The burial followed a decisive ruling by the Accra High Court, which cleared the way for the funeral after applicants in an ongoing family dispute failed to raise the GH?2 million required to sustain an injunction blocking the release of the body. With the payment unmet, Transitions Funeral Home was directed to proceed with the funeral arrangements.

The court’s decision ended months of uncertainty that had delayed the burial of the celebrated musician. Lawyers for the respondents argued that further delays would be unfair to the family, fans, and children of the late artist.

Widely regarded as one of Ghana’s greatest musicians, Daddy Lumba leaves behind a rich musical legacy that continues to resonate across generations. His burial provides closure for loved ones and fans while reaffirming his lasting impact on Ghana’s music history.