Akosua Serwaa (L) denies claims of performing joint widowhood rites with Odo Broni over Lumba
The legal wife of the late Highlife legend, Daddy Lumba, Akosua Serwaa, and an elder sister of the musician, Ernestina Fosu have denied reports claiming that Serwaa and Priscilla Ofori Atta, also known as Odo Broni, have agreed to perform widowhood rites together.
In a detailed statement dated October 26, 2025, and signed by the family secretary on behalf of Akosua Serwaa and the musician’s elder sister, Ernestina Fosuh, the family described the claims as false and misleading.
According to the statement, the misinformation originated from comments made by media personality Akwasi Aboagye on Peace FM’s entertainment program on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Akwasi Aboagye had reportedly stated that both women would perform widowhood rites together after a family meeting.
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“The family of the late Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, affectionately known as Daddy Lumba, wishes to categorically refute and clarify false information currently circulating in the media and on social platforms. Specifically, the family strongly denies the rumor presented by Akwasi Aboagye on his program on Peace FM 104.3, aired on Saturday, October 25, 2025, suggesting that both women involved have agreed to perform their widowhood rites together during the funeral of the late musician. This information is entirely false, misleading, and without any factual or legal basis,” the statement said.
The family secretary clarified that a meeting was indeed held on October 24, 2025, at Asawasehenefie in Kumasi.
The meeting was chaired by Nana Osei Kwame Kyeretwie, Nkosuohene of Asanteman, and was convened to address the marital status of the late musician.
According to the statement, at the meeting, a representative of Odo Broni, who has publicly claimed to be the late musician’s wife, was asked to produce a marriage certificate or any legal document to support her claim.
However, according to the statement, neither Odo Broni’s lawyer nor the late musician’s family head, Abusuapanyin Kofi Owusu, could present any proof of marriage.
The family secretary indicated that based on the lack of evidence, Nana Osei Kwame Kyeretwie ruled that, in the absence of any legal documentation, the only recognised and lawful widow of the late musician remains Akosua Serwaa.
The statement also noted that although Nana Osei Kwame Kyeretwie made this pronouncement, he mentioned that the final determination of the matter will be made by the court, as the issue of marriage is before a High Court in Kumasi.
“At the same meeting, Priscilla Ofori Atta insisted on performing cultural widowhood rites. However, the family of the late Mr Fosuh, led by Mrs Akosua Serwah Fosuh and Ms Ernestina Fosuh, firmly objected, stating that no individual can assume the role of a widow or perform widowhood rites without a valid marriage recognised by law,” the statement added.
Akosua Serwaa filed a lawsuit at the Kumasi High Court on October 2, 2025, against Abusua Panyin Kofi Owusu, Priscilla Ofori, and Transitions Funeral Home (Enterprise Funeral Services).
The case challenges actions that allegedly downplay her legal capacity as the musician’s lawful wife.
Both parties appeared in court on October 17, 2025, but the Kumasi High Court Five, presided over by Dorinda Arthur, adjourned proceedings to October 28, 2025.
The adjournment followed a motion filed by the first defendant, Abusua Panin Kofi Owusu, who challenged Akosua Serwaa’s legal capacity as the widow of the deceased musician.
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