The family of the late Ghanaian highlife icon, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has strongly dismissed a widely circulated funeral date of 13 December 2025. According to the family, the supposed date is unauthorised, misleading, and in direct violation of established mediation resolutions.
In an official statement released on Monday, November 24, the direct family expressed disapproval of the actions of Abusuapanyin Kofi Owusu and the previously dissolved funeral committee. The family accused them of unilaterally erecting funeral billboards and issuing public notices without the requisite approval or consultation.
According to the statement, the proposed date was never agreed upon by the direct family, making the announcement premature and illegitimate. The family further explained that a December 2025 burial is impossible due to several key reasons, including:
- Ongoing autopsy and investigations in both Ghana and Germany, which must be concluded before any funeral arrangements can proceed.
- Children of the late musician who reside abroad are currently preparing for crucial examinations, preventing them from returning home within the proposed timeframe.
- Family members require adequate notice to apply for leave from work, especially those living or working outside Ghana.
- The ceremony is expected to attract international mourners, many of whom will need significant time to prepare and arrange travel.
These conditions, the family noted, make any December funeral impractical and unrealistic.
Beyond the issue of the funeral date, the family also levelled serious allegations against Abusuapanyin Kofi Owusu. They claim he unlawfully withdrew GHS 200,000 from a Cal Bank account, despite a clear court directive prohibiting him from engaging in any financial activities related to the late musician’s estate or funeral plans.
The statement emphasised that this withdrawal violates legal and family protocols, raising concerns about transparency and accountability. The family added that the recent actions of Owusu and the dissolved committee represent violations of previously negotiated mediation resolutions, which had dissolved the old committee and barred unilateral decision-making going forward.
They described the push for a December burial as “suspicious and unacceptable,” urging the public, the media, and traditional authorities to ignore any such unauthorised announcements. The family also warned that any further attempts to impose a funeral date without unanimous agreement may trigger legal consequences.
According to the family, their priority is to organise a dignified and well-coordinated funeral befitting the legacy of Daddy Lumba, one of Ghana’s most influential and revered highlife musicians. They reaffirmed their commitment to transparency, unity, and proper investigative processes, stressing that no funeral date has been approved.
The statement concluded by urging Ghanaians, fans of the legendary artist, and all well-wishers to remain patient as the family works through the necessary procedures. They assured the public that once investigations are complete and all family members are adequately prepared, an official funeral date will be announced in consultation with all relevant stakeholders.
Daddy Lumba, whose music career spans over three decades, remains an icon of Ghanaian popular culture. His passing sent shockwaves across the entertainment industry, with tributes pouring in from fans, musicians, political leaders, and international admirers. As the nation awaits clarity on the funeral arrangements, the family insists that only officially sanctioned communications should be treated as credible.
