The death and burial of highlife legend Daddy Lumba have not brought closure to the disputes surrounding his estate, as a new legal battle has now surfaced in court.
After weeks of public disagreements linked to the musician’s death on July 26, 2025, including disputes over widowhood rites, the autopsy process, and the timing of his burial, attention has shifted to the administration of his assets.
The latest controversy follows the return of Daddy Lumba’s wife, Akosua Serwaa, to Ghana. She has reportedly taken legal steps to assume control of the late singer’s estate by applying for letters of administration.
Court records indicate that Akosua Serwaa appeared before the Kumasi High Court on January 13, 2026, exactly one month after Daddy Lumba was laid to rest. During the proceedings, she filed an application seeking authority to manage and distribute her late husband’s properties.
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Her move has, however, been met with opposition. Odo Broni, another partner of the late musician, has challenged the application through her lawyers by filing a caveat at the same court.
The legal team representing Odo Broni argues that Akosua Serwaa cannot present herself as the only surviving spouse of Daddy Lumba. On that basis, they contend that she does not have the legal standing to apply on her own for letters of administration over the estate.
In response to the objection, the court has directed Akosua Serwaa and her lawyers to justify their application. They have been given seven days to demonstrate why she should be granted the authority to manage and distribute the properties left behind by the late highlife legend.
