Kofi Nti (L), Ohemaa Woyeje (M), Afia Schwarzenegger (R)
Several public figures have shared their views on the controversies that marred the burial of legendary highlife musician Daddy Lumba on December 13, 2025 in Kumasi.
With opinions ranging from calls for peace to strong defenses of the Abusuapanin and the late artiste’s legal wife, let’s take a look at what these individuals said.
Highlife musician Kofi Nti disclosed that he deliberately stayed away from the funeral due to safety concerns and advice from his family.
Speaking on the matter, he described himself as a peaceful person who had hoped the Abusuapanin would unite the two wives to ensure harmony.
“I’m a very peaceful person. I thought Abusuapanin will bring both wives together for them to be in peace but I didn’t see that,” he said.
Kofi Nti mentioned that his mother warned him not to get involved after hearing about the controversies surrounding the funeral.
“My mother called me and said she had heard a lot about the funeral so I shouldn’t involve myself,” he explained.
He added that expectations were high for a massive turnout, but the tension discouraged him from attending.
“We were expecting the whole stadium to be full. I didn’t want to go because the controversies that went.
“I wouldn’t want something to happen there or someone hitting me with something just because I showed up and since my mother said I shouldn’t involve myself, I had to respect that,” Kofi Nti added.
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Ohemaa Woyeje
Media personality Ohemaa Woyeje also weighed in, making a strong statement about the late musician’s relationships.
According to her, Odo Broni was not Daddy Lumba’s wife but his girlfriend, despite public perceptions.
“Odo Broni is not Daddy Lumba’s wife; she’s his girlfriend. These days, all men call their girlfriends their women and wives but it doesn’t mean he’s married to her,” she said.
She said many people were aware of the truth but chose to remain silent.
Ohemaa Woyeje, however, publicly declared her support for Akosua Serwaa, believed to be Daddy Lumba’s legal wife.
“We know everything but we’re just quiet. To Akosua Serwaa, God is with you. Your efforts will not be in vain. Your husband said he didn’t want anyone to hurt you after his death but they have hurt you,” she stated.
She added that despite insults and criticism, Akosua Serwaa had strong backing.
“They should insult us because we are behind you and your truth. We will continue to support you and we will support the truth,” she added.
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Outspoken media personality Afia Schwarzenegger strongly defended Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu, insisting that without his firm stance, Daddy Lumba would still be in the mortuary.
“If not for Abusuapanin, Lumba wouldn’t have been buried by now. If we didn’t put our feet down, Daddy Lumba would have remained in the mortuary,” she said.
She praised the Abusuapanin’s leadership, describing him as wise and decisive.
“I’m so proud of Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu. He’s a wise man,” she shared.
Afia Schwarzenegger questioned suggestions that the funeral should have been postponed to March 14, arguing that such a move would not have been accepted by Odo Broni and her family.
“If the funeral wasn’t done and was postponed to March 14, would Odo Broni and her family agree? Team legal wife were saying they won’t agree.
“I kept asking myself what would make them think that Odo Broni and her family would agree to hold the funeral on March 14,” she noted. She further criticised the ongoing legal battles, questioning the financial cost of the disputes.
“With all the controversies, is it not the same money they’re using to pay the lawyers?” she added.
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