The children of the late highlife icon Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, widely known as Daddy Lumba, have distanced themselves from an ongoing court case over their father’s funeral and burial arrangements.
In a statement signed by Charlyn Fosuh on behalf of all the children he had with Akosua Serwaa Fosuh, they clarified that they are not involved in any legal proceedings and do not wish to be part of any internal family disputes.
“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 read.
“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 added.
According to the statement, their only desire is to honour their father’s memory “in a dignified, respectful, and peaceful manner befitting his remarkable life and contributions.”
The children stressed that they remain united in love and respect for their late father and are focused solely on celebrating his legacy and ensuring a fitting farewell. They further appealed to the media and public to exercise restraint in their commentary about the family and the ongoing legal case.
“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.
Background
The clarification follows reports that Mrs. Akosua Serwaa Fosuh, widow of the late musician, together with her children, had filed an injunction to halt the funeral originally planned for December 6, 2025.
She had claimed in an earlier press release that the nuclear family was not involved in the funeral preparations.
Meanwhile, Mrs. Fosuh and the singer’s elder sister, Ms. Ernestina Fosuh, have jointly issued another statement calling for an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding Daddy Lumba’s death. They alleged inconsistencies in accounts of how he passed away in Ghana on July 26, 2025, and called on both Ghanaian and German authorities to intervene.
The internal tensions within the family appear to have deepened following the injunction and the call for an international probe.
Despite these developments, the children have reiterated their commitment to peace and unity, emphasizing their focus on celebrating their father’s legacy rather than engaging in disputes.
Daddy Lumba, aged 60, was a towering figure in Ghana’s highlife music scene whose songs influenced generations. His death in July 2025 sent shockwaves across Ghana and beyond, prompting an outpouring of tributes to his enduring contribution to Ghanaian music.
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