Daddy Lumba’s Funeral Rescheduled to 13 December Following Family Dispute

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Daddy Lumba’s Funeral Rescheduled to 13 December Following Family Dispute
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The family of the late Ghanaian Highlife icon, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has announced a new date for his final funeral rites.

Initially scheduled for 6 December 2025, the funeral plans were thrown into controversy following internal disputes among family members. The disagreement centred on Kofi Owusu, the family head and Ernestina Fosu, Daddy Lumba’s elder sister.

Ernestina accused Kofi Owusu of making unilateral decisions regarding the burial without consulting her and excluding her from all key preparations. In response, she invoked Otumfuo’s “NTAM KESE” a powerful traditional oath, against him leading both parties to appear before the Saamanhene of the Asantehene’s Traditional Council.

In her petition to the traditional authorities, Ernestina requested the dissolution of the existing funeral committee and sought recognition of Akosua Serwaa, Daddy Lumba’s first wife, as the sole legitimate widow.

Following their appearance before the Otumfuo Traditional Council on 10 November 2025, the council ruled that the late musician’s funeral will now take place on 13 December 2025.

According to some reports online, the traditional leaders further ordered the dissolution of the initial funeral committee and directed Ernestina Fosu to conduct an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding her brother’s death.

However, the council clarified that it could not make a ruling on the ongoing dispute between Daddy Lumba’s wives regarding who should perform the widowhood rites. The authorities noted that the issue is currently before the courts and urged both parties to “exercise patience and allow due legal processes to take their course.”

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