A legal dispute has emerged over the estate of celebrated Ghanaian highlife musician Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, following the filing of a lawsuit by one of his surviving wives Akosua Serwaa Fosuh seeking a half share of properties allegedly acquired during their marriage.
Court documents attached to the suit include an inventory of assets valued at approximately GH¢5.43 million, covering residential properties, parcels of land, vehicles, and business interests located mainly in Accra, Kasoa, and Kumasi.
The plaintiff (Akosua Serwaa) is asking the court to declare her entitlement to 50 percent of each listed property, arguing that they were jointly acquired while the marriage subsisted.
The inventory lists, among others, half interests in houses at Dome, West Legon, Tantra Hill, East Legon, and Broadcast (Kasoa); portions of land at Tantra Hill, Tuba–Kasoa, Obom–Kasoa, Amasaman, Tesano, Kwadaso, Appiadu, and Daban; as well as interests in an uncompleted six-storey building at Kasoa Toll Booth and a five-storey house at Broadcast, Kasoa. Also included are half shares in eight private vehicles, a media outlet (DL TV/FM), a water business, and other personal effects.
The document, which forms part of the court filings, was certified by a Commissioner of Oaths in Adum, Kumasi.
Daddy Lumba, widely regarded as one of Ghana’s most influential musicians, died last year after a period of illness, sparking nationwide tributes from fans, fellow musicians, and political leaders.
With a career spanning more than three decades, he released dozens of hit albums and songs that shaped modern highlife and earned him iconic status in Ghana’s music industry.
Since his death, questions surrounding the management and distribution of his estate have surfaced, particularly given his multiple marriages and children.
The current lawsuit brings those issues into sharp legal focus, as the court is expected to determine what constitutes marital property and how the estate should be shared among beneficiaries.
Legal observers note that the case may hinge on evidence of joint acquisition, contribution, and marital status at the time the properties were obtained. The matter also raises broader questions about estate planning among high-profile public figures in Ghana.
The court has not yet ruled on the application, and representatives of the late musician’s family have not publicly responded to the claims. The case is expected to continue in the coming weeks as parties present their arguments.
Source :www.kumasimail.com
