Amid ongoing controversy over reports that the late Ghanaian highlife legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, was buried at his East Legon residence, new details have emerged.
It will be recalled that on March 17, 2026, the GaDangme Traditional Council issued a firm directive that the body of the late musician be exhumed from the residence, describing the burial as impermissible under Ga customary laws.
Following this directive, the elder sister of the late musician, Ernestina Fosu, together with Papa Shee and other family members, visited the Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse, the Spiritual Overlord of the GaDangme State.
Daddy Lumba's burial 'illegal', body must be exhumed - GaDangme leaders
When the family appeared before the Gborbu Wulomo and were asked whether they knew where the late musician had been buried, Ernestina Fosu stated that she was unaware he had been laid to rest at his residence.
“I didn’t get the chance to see my brother’s body because of the Abusapanyin. We did not know where he had been taken until we were insulted on social media by those claiming authority. It was then that we noticed he had been buried at his residence in East Legon,” she said.
The family also appealed to the traditional leadership to investigate the circumstances surrounding the burial and confirm the exact location.
“We brought schnapps today to plead with the chiefs to pray and commence an investigation so we can know where our brother and son has been laid to rest,” a family member stated.
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