Daddy Lumba's funeral planning hits a legal roadblock as Akosua Serwaa, the late highlife legend's wife, files an injunction against the Fosu family and Odo Broni. Collins Owusu Amankwah, the funeral coordinator, urges Serwaa to consider an out-of-court settlement to avoid public embarrassment for the family. Amankwah emphasizes that no injunction has been granted and appeals for calm ahead of the final funeral rites.
The dispute began when Akosua Serwaa sued the head of the Fosu family, Kofi Owusu Fosu, and Priscilla Ofori, known as Odo Broni, over her exclusion from funeral preparations. In her writ, Serwaa claims to be Daddy Lumba's legally wedded wife, married in 2004 under German law, and asserts her right to perform widowhood rites. Amankwah, speaking on United Showbiz, pleaded with Serwaa's lawyer to settle out of court, citing potential damage to the family's public image. He insists the matter should be resolved within the family, not in court.
Serwaa's lawyer, Kusi, argues that Serwaa is entitled to her fair share of her late husband's inheritance. He references a letter from a lawyer representing an interested party, stating that Daddy Lumba made a will regarding property distribution. Kusi also mentions Serwaa's financial contribution to their matrimonial home, suggesting it should not be included in Lumba's will. Netizens have reacted to the legal tussle, with some expressing support for Serwaa's claim and others questioning her credibility.
Daddy Lumba, a revered Ghanaian musician, passed away on July 26, 2025, leaving behind a complex legal and emotional legacy. The family's counsel announced his passing, and Ghanaians on social media offered condolences. The legal dispute over his funeral highlights the challenges of navigating family matters and the public's interest in such high-profile cases.
