Daddy Lumba
The children of the late highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, have dissociated themselves from a lawsuit concerning their father’s funeral and burial arrangements.
In a statement signed by one of the children, Charlyn Fosu, on behalf of all of Daddy Lumba’s children with Akosua Serwaa, they indicated that they are not part of the legal battle and wish to stay out of any disputes within the family.
“It has come to our attention that there is an ongoing court process regarding the funeral and burial arrangements of our beloved father, the late Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, affectionately known as Daddy Lumba,” the statement reads.
“We, the children of Akosua Serwaa and Daddy Lumba, wish to clarify that we are not parties to this legal process and that we do not wish to be involved in any disputes or conflicts surrounding the funeral arrangements,” it further indicates.
The children said their only wish is to honour their father’s memory “in a dignified, respectful, and peaceful manner, befitting his remarkable life and contributions.”
They added that they are united in love and respect for their father, noting that their focus remains on celebrating his legacy and ensuring a fitting farewell. They also appealed to the public and media to exercise restraint in their commentary about the family and the ongoing legal proceedings.
“We kindly ask the general public, especially the media and social media commentators, to be measured and respectful in their commentary regarding the family, any ongoing legal matters, and the funeral arrangements. We believe our father deserves a farewell that reflects the peace, dignity, and unity he valued in life,” the statement said.
Probe
Ernestina Fosu, elder sister of the late highlife legend, Daddy Lumba, has joined the musician’s first wife, Akosua Serwaa, in demanding an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
In a joint statement dated October 13, 2025, the two alleged that they had received three conflicting accounts of how the celebrated musician passed on.
“These contradictory reports have left the family anxious and unsettled, raising serious doubts about the true cause of death and whether due process was followed,” the statement noted.
They said they had formally contacted both Ghanaian and German authorities — including the German Embassy in Accra, the Federal Criminal Police Office and the German Foreign Office — to ensure a transparent and thorough investigation.
They also appealed to the Ghana Police Crinimal Investigative Department (CID) to question Lumba’s second wife, Priscilla Ofori, and his manager, Philip Kwabena A. (Roman Fada), to help uncover the truth.
According to the statement, the three conflicting accounts include an eyewitness report, a police and coroner’s report, and a contradictory narration from Priscilla, each providing different details about when and where the musician died.
Daddy Lumba, one of Ghana’s most beloved highlife musicians, died on July 26, 2025, at The Bank Hospital, aged 60.