Fresh legal twists continue to trail the passing of Ghanaian Highlife legend Daddy Lumba, as disagreements over the administration of his estate move back into the spotlight.
Charlyn Fosuh, one of the late musician’s daughters, has formally asked the Kumasi High Court to remove her name from documents seeking control over her father’s property. The application challenges the letters of administration filed by Daddy Lumba’s widow, Akosua Serwaa, together with his elder sister, Ernestina Fosu.
The move comes days after public denials by the musician’s children, who had earlier rejected claims circulating online that their mother forged Charlyn Fosu’s name and personal details in court filings. In a recent statement, the children dismissed those allegations and expressed full support for their mother, insisting there was no falsification or attempt to secretly include Charlyn Fosu in the legal process.
Despite those assurances, Charlyn Fosu took a separate legal step on January 26, 2026, filing a misjoinder at the Kumasi High Court to have her name struck out of the letters of administration.
Her lawyer, Enoch Afoakwa, confirmed after proceedings on the same day that the court had ruled in her favour. According to him, the judge granted the application and ordered that Charlyn Fosu’s name be removed from the documents.
Explaining the basis of the case, Afoakwa said, “We are here because Lumba’s wife, Akosua Serwaa, and his sister, Ernestina Fosu, filed letters of administration to manage the musician’s estate, and in that document, they included Charlyn Fosu’s name.
“But Charlyn Fosu, together with the other 10 children, did not agree to apply for letters of administration. Per their decision, even if any child is to be included, they support Calvin Fosu as the appropriate person to do so,” he said.
The lawyer added that the late musician’s children are keen to see tensions eased rather than prolonged through legal battles. He noted that they are calling on both spouses to find common ground and settle their differences peacefully.
“She wished the controversies had died down so the family could appreciate the legacy their father left behind before his demise. She added that if the children are to appoint someone to lead the legal process, it should be the male-born,” he further stated.
Lawyer Enoch Anhwere Afoakwah has provided an update on proceedings at the Kumasi High Court regarding Daddy Lumba’s will and the legal issues involving his wives. pic.twitter.com/bIuQAW8WgK
— DEK360Ghana🇬🇭 (@Dek360Ghana) January 26, 2026
