The Manhyia Palace has announced December 13, 2025, as the new date for the final funeral rites of Ghanaian highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba.
The decision follows a meeting held on November 10, 2025, at the Otumfuo Saamanhene Palace in Kumasi, during which palace chiefs, family representatives, and traditional authorities reviewed earlier plans for the funeral originally set for December 6.
New Committee Appointed
A new funeral committee, chaired by Dadiesoabahene, has been appointed by the Manhyia Palace to oversee all preparations and ensure a smooth and dignified ceremony befitting the late music icon. The committee is expected to work closely with the family to coordinate logistics, security, and cultural protocols ahead of the funeral.
Postmortem Request and Family Concerns
During the meeting, Ernestina Akosua Brempomaa, sister of the late musician, requested that a postmortem examination be conducted to establish the true cause of her brother’s death. She told the chiefs that she suspected foul play and therefore preferred that the burial be delayed until the test results were made public.
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After deliberation, the chiefs resolved that the postmortem issue would be handled by the police, assuring the family that due process would be followed. They maintained December 13 as the final date for the funeral rites, urging all sides to remain united and committed to giving Daddy Lumba a befitting farewell.
Asantehene’s Pardon on Oath Invocation
The meeting also addressed the earlier invocation of the Great Oath of Asanteman by Akosua Brempomaa, a ritual act that drew public attention. The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has since granted her pardon, though she was cautioned against such actions in the future.
Honouring a Music Legend
The palace emphasized that the funeral of Daddy Lumba will not only mark his transition but also celebrate his enduring contribution to Ghana’s highlife music. His songs, spanning over four decades, shaped modern highlife and inspired generations of artists with timeless hits such as “Aben Wo Ha,” “Yentie Obiaa,” and “Theresa.”
Preparations are expected to bring together music industry figures, traditional leaders, government officials, and fans from across the country and the diaspora.
A Cultural and National Farewell
The Manhyia Palace called for calm and cooperation within the family, stating that the arrangements for the funeral will respect both Asante tradition and national recognition. The Palace assured Ghanaians that the ceremony would be dignified and reflect the honour due to a man widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians in Ghana’s history.
