The long-running family dispute surrounding the legacy of the highlife icon Daddy Lumba has taken a dramatic turn, with fresh tensions erupting during a family funeral in Kumasi, where two of the late musician’s sisters publicly criticised the family head.
The latest confrontation unfolded on March 26, 2026, during the burial of Kofi Attakorah, son of Faustina Fosuh, drawing national attention and highlighting deep Sisters Reunite Amid Family Tensions divisions that have persisted since the musician’s death in July 2025.
Sisters Reunite Amid Family Tensions
In an unexpected development, Faustina Fosuh reunited with her elder sister, Ernestina Fosuh (popularly known as Akosua Brempomaa), despite previously belonging to opposing factions within the family feud.
The two sisters, who had been divided over issues relating to funeral arrangements and estate control, presented a united front at the funeral. Their reunion quickly turned into a public show of frustration, as both women openly criticised the Abusuapanin, Victor Kofi Owusu Boahen, accusing him of mishandling family affairs and obstructing efforts to properly honour their late brother.
Faustina, in particular, expressed strong dissatisfaction with the family head’s conduct, echoing similar concerns raised by her sister regarding how decisions about Daddy Lumba’s legacy have been managed.
Absence of Family Head Raises Eyebrows
The controversy was further heightened by the absence of Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu at the funeral, a development that sparked widespread discussion both at the event and on social media.
Observers interpreted his absence as a sign of deepening cracks within the family leadership structure, especially at a time when unity would have been expected during a bereavement.
Background: A Family Divided After Lumba’s Death
Since the passing of Daddy Lumba on July 26, 2025, his family has been embroiled in multiple disputes, ranging from the recognition of his spouses to disagreements over funeral arrangements and control of his estate.
The conflict initially centred on a legal battle between his first wife, Akosua Serwaa Fosuh, and his second partner, Priscilla Ofori (Odo Broni), over spousal status. The courts eventually ruled that both women should be recognised as legitimate spouses.
The dispute soon expanded to include other family members, creating factions within the extended family. On one side were Ernestina Fosuh, Akosua Serwaa, and Papa Shee, while the opposing camp included the Abusuapanin, Faustina Fosuh, and others.
Legal Battles Over ‘Celebration of Life’
Tensions have also been fuelled by ongoing legal battles over a planned “Celebration of Life” event intended to honour Daddy Lumba.
The event, spearheaded by Ernestina Fosuh, Papa Shee, and Akosua Serwaa, has faced strong opposition from the Abusuapanin, who sought an injunction at the Accra High Court to halt it.
The court has since adjourned the case to April 23, 2026, leaving the fate of the event uncertain.
Meanwhile, lawyers for the family have warned that any attempt to proceed with the programme could amount to contempt of court.
Feud Shows No Signs of Ending
The public criticism of the Abusuapanin by Faustina Fosuh—once considered aligned with him—signals a shifting dynamic within the family and suggests that internal tensions are far from resolved.
