Daddy Lumba’s Family Confirms Akosua Serwah Fosuh as Sole Widow, Rejects Rival Claims Amid Funeral Controversy
The family of the late Ghanaian highlife icon Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has firmly debunked claims of a second widow, affirming Mrs. Akosua Serwah Fosuh as the only legally recognized wife entitled to perform widowhood rites at his upcoming funeral.
The statement, issued on October 26, counters broadcaster Akwasi Aboagye’s Peace FM report alleging that Ms. Priscilla Ofori Atta would also undertake rites, labeling the claim “false, misleading, and without legal or factual basis.”
The controversy was settled at a October 24 meeting convened by Nana Osei Kwame Kyeretwie, Nkosuohene of Asanteman, at Asawasehenefie, where Ms. Ofori Atta’s representatives failed to produce a marriage certificate or evidence of legal union with the highlife legend, who passed away in August 2025 at age 60.
The ruling upheld Mrs. Fosuh’s status, married to Lumba under the Marriage Ordinance recognized in Ghana and Germany, where the couple resided for years. “No agreement exists between Mrs. Fosuh and Ms. Ofori Atta,” the family clarified, dismissing social media speculation that fueled tensions.
Daddy Lumba, revered for hits like Aben Wɔha and Yentie Obiaa, leaves a legacy of over 30 albums and a fanbase spanning generations. The dispute, echoing past celebrity estate battles like that of Ebony Reigns in 2018, risks overshadowing his November 8 funeral in Kumasi, expected to draw thousands, including dignitaries like Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang.
The family, led by elder Kwadwo Fosuh, urged calm: “We urge the public and media to respect the truth, uphold the dignity of our beloved father, brother, and husband, and disregard misinformation.”
