The children of Ghanaian Highlife musician Daddy Lumba have appealed to the public for privacy as disputes and public commentary continue over the circumstances surrounding their father’s funeral and burial.
In a joint statement issued on March 13, 2026, the family urged Ghanaians and the media to allow them the time and space to mourn, stressing that matters connected to the late musician’s burial are strictly family affairs.
The statement emphasised that ongoing discussions and decisions regarding the issue should not be treated as public debates.
“While we understand the love and admiration that many people have for our late father, Charles Kwadwo Fosuh (Daddy Lumba), matters relating to his burial arrangements are private family matters.
“We respectfully ask the public, media, and all well-wishers to allow our family the privacy and space required to grieve and honour our father in accordance to his wishes,” the statement read.
Daddy Lumba, whose real name was Charles Kwadwo Fosu, died on July 26, 2025, at The Bank Hospital in Cantonments, Accra. He was 60 years old.
Following his passing, disagreements emerged within the family, dividing relatives including his two wives. The tensions centred on issues such as funeral arrangements, the management of his estate, and questions about family leadership.
Despite the internal disputes, the musician’s funeral was eventually held on December 13, 2025. The ceremony proceeded after the Accra High Court dismissed a last-minute injunction filed by his sister, Ernestina Fosuh.
Another wave of controversy surfaced in March 2026 following claims that the late Highlife legend had been secretly buried at his private residence in East Legon. The reports sparked concern among leaders of the Ga-Dangme community, who say traditional customs forbid burials within private homes.
Amid the tensions, the family’s head, Abusuapanyin Kofi Owusu, was reportedly destooled on March 11, 2026. The decision followed a two-week ultimatum he allegedly failed to respond to, with some family members accusing him of mishandling funeral arrangements and deepening divisions within the family.
Read the statement below.
Official Statement From the Children of Daddy Lumba
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