The legal tussle over the estate of late Highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has intensified at the Kumasi High Court with new filings from multiple parties claiming interest in his assets.
The dispute began on January 14, 2026, when Akosua Serwah Fosu, described as the wife of the late musician, filed for Letters of Administration seeking legal authority to manage and distribute his estate.
Caveat Thrown Out, New Motion Filed
Priscilla Ofori, also known as Odo Broni, initially filed a caveat opposing Akosua Serwah’s application. Her legal team argued that Akosua Serwah could not lawfully present herself as the sole surviving spouse of the late musician.
The court, however, threw out that caveat which Odo Broni filed in her capacity as “a second wife” of Daddy Lumba.
Following the dismissal, Odo Broni has now filed a fresh motion asking the Kumasi High Court to join her to the Letters of Administration proceedings. In the new filing, she presents herself as a “baby mama” with an interest in the distribution of assets.
She explained that she had six children with the late musician, and that her children constitute the majority of Daddy Lumba’s offspring. She contends that because her children with the late Highlife icon outnumber those of Akosua Serwah Fosu, she has a legitimate interest in how the estate is managed.
‘Tupac’, Children Also File
Aside from Odo Broni, former *Ekuona Abusuapanyin Kofi Owusu Boahen*, popularly known as Tupac, has also filed a caveat seeking to be included in the management and distribution of the embattled assets. Tupac is yet to justify his application for the caveat before the court.
Earlier, Calvin Fosu and Denise Lady Fosu also filed separate caveats to be included in the case.
Background
Daddy Lumba, one of Ghana’s most influential Highlife musicians, passed away leaving behind what associates describe as a substantial estate including music royalties, properties, and investments.
Akosua Serwah Fosu’s January 14 application triggered the wave of claims, with parties disputing who qualifies as a spouse, dependent, or rightful administrator under Ghana’s intestate succession laws.
The Kumasi High Court is expected to hear arguments on Odo Broni’s motion to be joined to the Letters of Administration, as well as rule on the caveats filed by Tupac, Calvin Fosu, and Denise Lady Fosu.
The case continues.