Lumba's children want the public to exercise restraint in their commentaries
Amid the controversies and legal battles surrounding the funeral and burial place of the late Daddy Lumba, the children of the Highlife legend have stepped forward with an appeal, asking Ghanaians to give them the space to grieve.
In a joint statement released on March 13, 2026, the children of the legendary Highlife icon made it clear that all such issues and decisions remain ‘private family matters.’
They appealed directly to the public and the media to exercise restraint in their commentaries about the family.
“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.
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What has been happening?
Daddy Lumba, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu, passed away on July 26, 2025, at The Bank Hospital in Cantonments, Accra. Aged 60.
His death sparked a family dispute that split his two wives and relatives into camps, with battles erupting over funeral arrangements, estate administration, and family leadership.
His funeral was eventually held on December 13, 2025, after a last-minute injunction filed by his sister, Ernestina Fosuh, was overturned by the Accra High Court.
Fresh controversies erupted in March 2026 over claims that Daddy Lumba was secretly buried within his private residence in East Legon, triggering concerns among Ga traditional authorities, who maintain that burial within private homes is forbidden under Ga customary practices.
The family head, Abusuapanyin Kofi Owusu, was reportedly destooled on March 11, 2026, after failing to respond to a two-week ultimatum, with family members accusing him of mishandling funeral matters and dividing the family.
See the post below:
Official Statement From the Children of Daddy Lumba
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