The family of the late Ghanaian music legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has announced that the German Embassy in Accra has confirmed the validity of his marriage to Mrs. Akosua Serwah Fosu.
In a statement, the family said the Embassy had, in a letter dated October 27, 2025, verified that under German civil law, there exists a valid marriage between Charles Kwadwo Fosu and Akosua Serwah, which was celebrated on December 23, 2004, in Bornheim, Germany.
According to the family, the Embassy further clarified that the marriage “had not been dissolved by divorce but ended with the decease of the husband on 26 July 2025.”
The family stated that this official confirmation settles all speculation surrounding the marital status of the late highlife musician, describing it as “a final and authoritative validation” of Mrs. Fosu’s position as the lawful widow of the late artiste.
In the same statement, the family expressed gratitude to fans and sympathizers for their patience and continued support of Mrs. Fosu during what they described as an emotionally difficult period.
They assured the public that their aim is not conflict but clarity, justice, and the preservation of the truth and dignity of their beloved relative.
The family also disclosed that a formal investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of death of the late musician, in collaboration with the Ghana Police CID.
Additionally, a new funeral committee, comprising only direct relatives of the deceased, has been formed to oversee arrangements for a befitting farewell.
Further details on the funeral date and venue are expected to be announced after consultations with relevant stakeholders.
Born in 1964, Daddy Lumba was one of Ghana’s most celebrated highlife musicians, known for a career that spanned more than four decades and produced numerous chart-topping hits.
He passed away on July 26, 2025.
