The passing of highlife legend Daddy Lumba has sparked yet another courtroom confrontation, extending the succession of disputes that have followed his burial.
Public tension has trailed the musician’s death on July 26, 2025, with earlier disagreements centring on widowhood rites, the conduct of an autopsy, and delays over funeral arrangements. Those controversies have now given way to a legal contest over who should take charge of his estate.
At the heart of the latest development is Akosua Serwaa, identified as Daddy Lumba’s wife, who recently returned to Ghana and initiated legal proceedings over the administration of his assets. She has applied for letters of administration, seeking formal authority to manage and distribute the late singer’s properties.
Documents before the court show that Akosua Serwaa appeared at the Kumasi High Court on January 13, 2026, marking one month since Daddy Lumba was laid to rest. During that appearance, she formally submitted her application to oversee the estate.
The move has drawn an immediate response from Odo Broni, another partner of the late musician. Acting through her legal representatives, she has filed a caveat to block or delay the application.
Lawyers for Odo Broni maintain that Akosua Serwaa cannot lawfully claim to be Daddy Lumba’s sole surviving spouse. They argue that this position undermines her capacity to apply independently for letters of administration over the estate.
Following the challenge, the court has asked Akosua Serwaa and her legal team to defend their request. They have been granted seven days to explain why she should be entrusted with managing and distributing the assets left behind by the late highlife legend.
