The famous Kotoko Residence in Bohyen, Kumasi, immortalized in Daddy Lumba’s classic love song “Theresa”, has received a major facelift ahead of the legendary musician’s much-anticipated funeral.
Renowned music producer Fred Kyei Nuamah, popularly known as Fredyma, shared the good news on Facebook on Tuesday, September 24, 2025, with before-and-after visuals of the residence.
“About 2 months ago when our legend in the music industry Daddy Lumba died, I made a publication here about the famous Kotoko Residence in which Lumba eulogized his famous lady the late Theresa Abebrese,” Fredyma wrote. “Some people expressed their disappointment looking then at the dilapidated state of the building. The public outcry has yielded results. The family of Theresa Abebrese have renovated and refurbished the facility. Below is a video evidence of before and after the renovation. Sika y3 ade3 oooh. Good beads don’t rattle.”
The Kotoko Residence recently became a point of attraction for fans and mourners after Daddy Lumba’s passing in July.
Videos showing its worn-down state stirred widespread disappointment, with many calling for the property to be preserved in memory of its musical significance.
Thanks to the renovation, the house now stands refurbished and presentable just in time for Lumba’s funeral rites in Kumasi.
The makeover has been met with excitement online, as fans see it as a befitting gesture to honor both Lumba’s legacy and the memory of Theresa Abebresa.
