Court dismisses Akosua Serwaa's injunction to stop Daddy Lumba’s burial over widowhood rites

The Kumasi High Court has dismissed an injunction application that sought to halt the burial and funeral of Ghanaian highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, popularly known as Daddy Lumba.

The application was brought before the court by Madam Akosua Serwaa Fosuh, who claims to be the late musician’s legally wedded wife. She had sought a restraining order against the head of the extended Fosuh family and Ms. Priscilla Ofori, widely known as “Odo Broni”, to prevent them from organizing the funeral rites.

At the heart of the dispute is a deepening conflict over who holds the rightful widowhood and funeral rights of the late musician, with competing claims about the validity of marriages tied to him.

Representing Madam Serwaa, lawyer William Kusi argued that his client was the musician’s only recognized spouse under the law and that her rights were being completely disregarded in the planning of the funeral. Counsel presented a civil marriage certificate issued in Germany as proof of the union between Madam Serwaa and the late artiste.

The court, however, rejected the injunction request, ruling that there was no sufficient legal basis to halt the funeral. The decision effectively gives the family the green light to proceed with the burial arrangements as scheduled.

Presiding over the matter, the judge directed both parties to file all relevant documents, including witness statements, by the end of October. A case management conference has been fixed for November 14, with hearings slated for November 17 and 21, and judgment expected on November 25, 2025.

The court’s ruling temporarily settles the impasse surrounding the late musician’s burial, though it remains uncertain whether Madam Serwaa will pursue further legal action.

Daddy Lumba passed away on July 26, 2025, and his family has announced that his final funeral rites will take place on December 6, 2025, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, where thousands of fans are expected to gather to celebrate his life and legacy.