The wife and children of the late highlife legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has filed an injunction against funeral arrangements announced for him.
The DL radio on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 announced that December 6, 2025 has been set as date for the funeral of the late Daddy Lumba in Kumasi.
However, the Lumba’s nuclear family comprising his first wife Akosua Serwah Fosuh and their children, claim the funeral arrangements were made without their consent.
In a press statement issued on Thursday, October 9, 2025, the direct family described the funeral announcement of the musician as “deeply distressing”, saying they first heard of it on social media.
According to them, “Abusuapanyin Kofi Wusu and a funeral committee are acting in their own interests, without regard for the wishes and rights of the deceased’s direct family.”
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The statement said the move showed “a complete lack of respect” for Mrs. Fosuh and her children who needed to make plans to travel to Ghana for the funeral.
Lumba’s direct family claimed that since the musician’s passing on July 26, 2025 in Accra, “there has been a continuous and deliberate effort to marginalize Mrs. Akosua Serwah Fosuh, the wedded wife, in all funeral-related decisions.”
“This behaviour is unacceptable and contrary to both cultural and moral principles,” the statement added.
The family further revealed that the cause of death remains under investigation.
They reminded the public that the late musician was legally married to Mrs. Akosua Serwah Fosuh on 23rd December 2004 in Bornheim, Germany, and that under German law, bigamy is strictly prohibited.
Citing Section 1306 of the German Civil Code (Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch), the family said: “A marriage may not be entered into if one of the persons is already married,” stressing that any second marriage under such circumstances is “legally void.”
“Due to the confusion and lack of proper communication from the funeral committee, the direct family has filed an injunction on both the funeral date and the burial arrangements until proper dialogue and consensus are achieved,” the family announced.
“To all Lumba fans and music lovers across the world we deeply appreciate your love, loyalty, and patience during this difficult time,” the statement read.
“We kindly ask you to disregard any unofficial announcements regarding funeral arrangements.”
It added that a “respectful and dignified farewell” will eventually be given to the late musician, befitting his legacy and the love he shared with millions through his music.
