Video of Poor Setup for Daddy Lumba’s Funeral Trends After Court Injunction
- The final funeral rites for the late Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, have been halted by the court
- The elder sister of the late musician, Ernestina Fosuh, has thanked her fans for supporting her throughout the difficult times
- Some social media users have blasted Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu after the video of Daddy Lumba's funeral setup emerged online
The setup for the late Ghanaian musician Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has surfaced online.
The final funeral rites for the highlife genre legend were scheduled to take place at Heroes Park on December 13, 2025.
Source: Instagram
Abusuapanin blasted over Daddy Lumba's funeral setup
Some Ghanaians have expressed their disappointment after a video of the supposed setup for Daddy Lumba’s funeral surfaced online.
Fans of the Makra Mo hit-maker reacted with heartbreak and confusion upon seeing the preparations made to bury one of Ghana's greatest musicians of all time.
Source: TikTok
Some expressed anger at the state of the setup, stating that even low-paid workers would not be buried in such a manner.
Others sympathised with the organising team who had worked tirelessly, unaware that their efforts would be cut short.
The Instagram video is below:
Fans react to Daddy Lumba's funeral setup
Some Ghanaians have blasted the late Daddy Lumba's Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu over the late icon's funeral setup. YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions below:
Harriet Abaaro stated:
"I don't understand you people. We all know that's the venue pls. Picture or no picture it's not a priority."
Desmond Sugar Voice stated:
"Tv3 u people no get news Anne a drunk man is speaking."
Omane Kingsley Clarkson stated:
"Eiii Asem oh, Ghana."
Akosua Ampadu stated:
"They just want to embarrass Lumba. Why the rush?."
Akwasi Ampofo stated:
"Watch the last part Watchiman take your."
Southpaw Tetteh Emmanuel commented:
"They are so much concerned about their funeral to the life they live whilst alive, he is dead and gone no funeral could bring him back alive."
Adam Fusein stated:
"This man has started the funeral so fast, Akoaa ay3 fine."
Edward Jedidiah stated:
"Maybe they're going to do his father birthday party there rather. Nkwaseakeka no d))so dodo."
The Instagram video is below:
Court issues injunction on Daddy Lumba’s funeral
The maternal family of the late musician, Daddy Lumba, filed an injunction with the Accra High Court, prohibiting the first respondent, Kofi Owusu, the head of the family (Abusuapanyin), from planning his funeral.
Additionally, the court prohibited Transitions Funeral Home, the third defendant, from releasing the body until the substantive issue is settled.
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The court emphasised the importance of considering the merits of the case, pointing out that affidavits presented to it indicated that the immediate family had been excluded from the funeral plans.
The judge stressed that due process and proper family engagement must be upheld, acknowledging that postponing the funeral could result in higher expenses.
The TikTok video is below:
Daddy Lumba's family lawyer speaks
Meanwhile, Thomas Eshun, the lawyer for Daddy Lumba’s maternal family, which includes Ernestina Fosuh, has spoken to the media after the court ruling.
The legal expert highlighted that the maternal family of the late singer wants to know the exact cause of his death, as it remains uncertain amid conflicting reports.
"We just need to know the truth, as the immediate family deserves clarity on his passing."
The Instagram video is below:
Otumfuo breaks silence on Lumba's funeral
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported on Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who has distanced himself from the late Daddy Lumba's burial plans.
According to reports, the Asantehene instructed the family to consult the traditional monarch from their home region instead.
The Asantehene's comments about Daddy Lumba's funeral arrangements generated mixed responses from his many fans.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
