The long-running family feud surrounding the death, burial, and estate of Ghanaian highlife legend Daddy Lumba has taken another dramatic turn, with t
The long-running family feud surrounding the death, burial, and estate of Ghanaian highlife legend Daddy Lumba has taken another dramatic turn, with the late musician’s elder sister, Ernestina Fosu, publicly declaring that she still does not know where her brother’s body is nearly a year after his passing.
Her emotional appeal adds another chapter to an increasingly bitter legal and family battle involving the family’s former head, Abusuapanin Victor Kofi Owusu, popularly known as “2Pac”, funeral arrangements, competing claims over the musician’s estate, and a series of court actions that have kept the late icon’s legacy at the centre of public attention.
Speaking to journalists over the weekend, Ernestina Fosu broke down in tears as she pleaded with state authorities and anyone with knowledge of her brother’s whereabouts to help her locate his remains so she could bid him a final farewell.
“This is very difficult for me to accept because I cannot set my eyes on my brother anymore. He is gone, yet I don’t know where he has been laid. I have not seen him since his passing,” she said.
The grieving sister revealed that despite months of public controversy surrounding Daddy Lumba’s burial, she has never been given the opportunity to see his body, describing the experience as one of the most painful moments of her life.
“I don’t have much to say. My only plea is to those who have authority and influence in this country to help me find where my brother’s body is so that I can see him one last time. My own blood is gone, and I still don’t know where he is,” she appealed.
Ernestina also used the opportunity to condemn individuals who continue to insult members of the family on social media over the prolonged controversy.
“Anyone taking advantage of this situation to insult the family should ask themselves one question. If you were a mother and your son went through what happened to Charles, would you be happy?” she asked.
According to her, public criticism no longer matters. “I am too old to worry about those insulting us because of this situation. All I want is to see my brother, nothing more,” she added.
Reflecting on Daddy Lumba’s life, Ernestina said many of the people who claimed to love the music legend while he was alive have remained silent throughout the family’s ordeal.
“I remember that when Daddy Lumba was alive, he had so many people around him who claimed to love him. Since his passing, where are they? They have left everything for me to deal with. At this point, I have handed everything over to God,” she lamented.
Her latest remarks come against the backdrop of a prolonged legal and traditional dispute that has divided Daddy Lumba’s family since his death on July 26, 2025.
The conflict initially erupted over funeral arrangements after Ernestina Fosu, Akosua Serwaa Fosu, other biological siblings, and maternal relatives petitioned for an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the musician’s death.
The family also sought an autopsy before any burial could take place, arguing that conflicting accounts surrounding his final hours required further scrutiny.
Court proceedings subsequently emerged over the control of funeral arrangements, with the biological family filing legal actions involving the then family head, Abusuapanin Victor Kofi Owusu, funeral service providers, and other parties connected to the handling of the late musician’s remains.
The dispute later widened to include competing claims over Daddy Lumba’s estate and marital status. Separate legal proceedings involving Akosua Serwaa and Priscilla Ofori, popularly known as Odo Broni, over recognition as surviving spouses further complicated the administration of the musician’s estate.
Meanwhile, controversy intensified after reports emerged alleging that Daddy Lumba had been buried at his private residence in East Legon rather than at a public cemetery.
Those reports attracted the attention of traditional authorities within the Ga State, who invited the then Abusuapanin to explain the alleged burial arrangements in line with customary protocols.
The burial controversy also resulted in a series of public confrontations, including calls for the alleged burial site to be investigated, police intervention following comments made by media personality Counsellor Lutterodt, and continuing public debate over whether the late musician’s final wishes were carried out in accordance with both the law and tradition.
The internal family divisions also led to the removal of Victor Kofi Owusu from his role as Abusuapanin by sections of the family, resulting in a change in family leadership and further legal battles over cases previously initiated in his name.
At one point, the Judicial Committee at the Manhyia Palace reportedly encouraged the feuding parties to seek an amicable settlement outside the courtroom in order to preserve the legacy of one of Ghana’s greatest musical icons.
Despite the numerous court proceedings, family meetings, traditional interventions and public statements over the past several months, Ernestina Fosu says one painful question remains unanswered for her.
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