Lawyers for the family of the late highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, have formally responded to a court action filed by his first wife, Akosua Serwaa Fosuh, who is seeking recognition as the musician’s only surviving spouse.
In a detailed letter dated October 1, 2025, from Baba Jamal & Associates, legal representatives of the Fosuh Royal Family of Parkoso and Nsuta, the family rejected Serwaa Fosuh’s claims and maintained that she “has no right to determine how the Fosu Royal family buries their dead.”
The letter, signed by Fati Ali-Yallah, Esq., stated that by Akan customary tradition, Serwaa Fosuh had already dissolved her marriage to the late musician when she presented traditional drinks to the family years ago, an act the family said signified her intent to end the union, which was acknowledged by Daddy Lumba at the time.
“By the traditions of the Akans generally and the Fosu Royal family in particular, the presentation of drinks by a wife to the husband’s family, when accepted, effectively dissolves the marriage between the two,” the letter read.
According to the family, Serwaa Fosuh refused to relocate to Ghana with her husband for medical treatment about 15 years ago and later deserted him during his ill health. They added that she had written to him in 2018 expressing her intent to initiate divorce proceedings, which Daddy Lumba dismissed, indicating he had moved on with his life.
The family’s lawyers further revealed that Priscilla Ofori, popularly known as Odo Broni, is recognized as the legitimate wife of the late musician, having lived with him for over 15 years and shared six children with him.
“Odo Broni is a recognized wife of the late Daddy Lumba, and same is recognized by the Fosu Royal family,” the letter stated.
The lawyers also confirmed that all of Daddy Lumba’s properties form part of his estate and will be distributed fairly among his family and children according to his wishes. They added that, as the musician’s last lawyers before his death, they possess written instructions from him outlining how his funeral and estate distribution should be handled.
Concluding, the letter appealed for calm and unity, urging Serwaa Fosuh and all parties involved to “avoid any unproductive litigation” that could bring “shame for the dead.”
“The Fosu family is open to peaceful discussions, including your client, to ensure a befitting burial for the late Daddy Lumba,” the statement emphasized.
This correspondence follows a lawsuit filed by Serwaa Fosuh at the Kumasi High Court, in which she is seeking to be declared the sole surviving spouse and granted exclusive rights to perform widowhood and funeral rites for the late musician.
Read the full response below:
Below is also Madam Akosua Serwaa Fosu’s writ:
