Lumba’s family head says only Asantehene can remove him from his position
Victor Kofi Owusu, the family head of late Ghanaian Highlife legend Daddy Lumba, has addressed calls from some members of the singer’s family demanding his removal.
Speaking in an interview on Ezra TV on February 26, 2026, Kofi Owusu emphasised that no one can remove him from his position as a family head except the Asantehene.
Addressing Mama China, a leading advocate for his removal, he made it clear that she is not a member of the Ekuona family.
He further explained that even if two Ekuona members had joined her group, it does not make her part of the family.
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“No one can overthrow me as a family head except Otumfuo. People don’t show respect and are just talking without understanding. Who is Mama China anyway? If a family head organizes a funeral, I answer only to my family. A post-funeral review is for us, not for bloggers or outsiders. Mama China and her group need to understand that they are not part of the Ekuona clan. Even if two Ekuona members join them, that does not make them our family,” he said.
Background
A section of the family of late Highlife legend Daddy Lumba has called for the removal of their family head, Abusuapanyin Kofi Owusu.
During a meeting with the Chiefs of Parkoso on February 25, 2026, these family members outlined several reasons for seeking his removal.
They claimed that Kofi Owusu has tarnished the reputation of not only the late musician but also the entire family.
Citing the late singer’s funeral as an example, Mama China, spokesperson for the elderly women advocating for his removal, criticised Kofi Owusu for allegedly organising Lumba’s funeral without involving the singer’s first wife or elder sister.
Mama China also stated that the family has issued a two-week ultimatum for Abusuapanyin Kofi Owusu to appear before the Chiefs of Parkoso to respond to their concerns.
“We have given him a two-week period to appear before the Chiefs on March 11, 2026, to answer our questions or face the consequences,” she added.
Watch the video below:
@makosem.with.otwi Nobody can overthrow me as a family head except Asantehene. – Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu(Tupac) #EzraTV #ezraradio #EzraDigital #ezraadekyee #DaddyLumba ♬ original sound – Ezra TV Ghana
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