The La Homowo Planning Committee has issued a stern warning to the family of the late highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, over the planned one-week celebration scheduled for Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium in Legon, Accra.
In a statement released on Thursday, August 28, 2025, the La State Council, through its Assistant Secretary, Jeffrey Tetteh, stressed that a ban on noisemaking is currently in force across the La Traditional Area.
The Council warned that holding the program would breach the ban and will not be tolerated.
“The Council wishes to firmly remind the general public that, effective Monday, 11th August 2025, a ban on noisemaking came into force across the entire La Traditional Area stretching from the main La township to Maalejor on the Dodowa road and Ayi Mensah at the foot of the Aburi mountains. Aside from general noisemaking, this ban also strictly prohibits funerals and all funeral-related activities of any kind. During this sacred period, Niimei would have entered the spiritual realm, and as such, no activity that contravenes the cultural and spiritual order will be tolerated,” the statement said.
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The Council expressed sympathy for the passing of Daddy Lumba, who died on July 26, 2025, at the age of 60, and acknowledged his immense legacy as an international music icon.
However, it firmly cautioned against any attempt to hold the one-week celebration during the ban, stressing that such events must be postponed, rescheduled, or cancelled outright to avoid contravening cultural and spiritual traditions.
“The La State Council, therefore, cautions all persons, families, groups, and organisers against any attempt to hold or facilitate such funeral-related events within the La Traditional Area during the ban. Any such planned activity must be postponed, rescheduled, or cancelled outright,” the statement added.
The Council emphasised that no compromises will be made in enforcing the directive, warning that individuals or groups who disregard the ban will face customary and lawful sanctions.
“Let it be made clear that there shall be no compromises whatsoever in the enforcement of this directive. Our duty is to protect, uphold, and preserve the rich cultural heritage and sacred traditions handed down to us by our forebears, and this will be done without fear or favor. The La State Council further warns that any individual or group that disregards this directive does so at their own risk and will face the full weight of customary and lawful sanctions,” the statement said.
The noisemaking ban will remain in force until Friday, September 5, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The Council assured Daddy Lumba’s family of its support at an appropriate time after the ban is lifted, urging compliance in order to maintain peace and respect for tradition.
The one-week observation, intended to honour the legendary musician known for timeless hits such as Aben Wo Ha and Theresa, has been widely publicised by the family, drawing plans for a large gathering of fans and sympathisers.
However, the directive by the La Homowo Planning Committee now casts uncertainty over the scheduled event.
Meanwhile, the Lumba family has yet to respond to the statement.
Read the full statement below:
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