- Kumasi High Court dismisses injunction halting Daddy Lumba’s burial
- Akosua Serwaa Fosuh, claiming to be his legal wife, challenged funeral arrangements
- Dispute involves family head and another woman claiming spousal rights
The Kumasi High Court has dismissed an injunction application seeking to stop the burial and funeral of Ghanaian highlife icon Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, widely known as Daddy Lumba.
The application was filed by Akosua Serwaa Fosuh, who claims to be the musician’s lawful wife. She had asked the court to restrain the family head and another woman — who also claims to have been married to the late artist — from proceeding with the funeral arrangements.
The case stems from an ongoing dispute over widowhood rights, control of funeral proceedings, and the validity of marriages linked to the late singer.
Daddy Lumba passed away on July 26, 2025, with his family announcing December 6, 2025, at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi as the date and venue for his final funeral rites.
The court’s ruling, however, leaves room for possible adjustments to the planned ceremony as legal and family issues continue to unfold.
Parties in the dispute include the family head, Kofi Owusu Fosu, and Priscilla Ofori, popularly known as “Odo Broni”, who also claims to have been married to the late musician and shares children with him.
Madam Serwaa insists she remains the only legally recognized wife, arguing that her marital and funeral rights have been overlooked.
