In a Facebook video posted on December 12, 2025, Abro expressed frustration over the disagreements between different factions of the late musician’s family, warning that such behavior tarnishes the legacy of one of Ghana’s most celebrated artists.
“If this is how we are supposed to organise Daddy Lumba’s burial, God should punish us. I don’t mind sacrificing my body and soul for Akosua Serwaa,” he said, referring to one of the family members involved in the dispute.
Abro urged all parties to end the infighting and prioritize a proper, respectful ceremony for the musician.
“We should stop all this and do a proper burial for Daddy Lumba. It will be painful for people to witness a burial handled this way… Why are we being selfish?” he added, reflecting growing public frustration over the prolonged delay of the funeral arrangements.
The controversy follows a legal intervention by the Accra High Court, which issued an injunction halting all funeral activities.
“We should stop all this and do a proper burial for Daddy Lumba. It will be painful for people to witness a burial handled this way… Why are we being selfish?” he added, reflecting growing public frustration over the prolonged delay of the funeral arrangements.
The controversy follows a legal intervention by the Accra High Court, which issued an injunction halting all funeral activities.
The maternal family of Daddy Lumba had challenged the funeral plans, arguing that the family head, Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu, also known as Abusuapanin 2Pac, acted outside his customary authority by arranging the funeral without their consultation.
Under customary Ghanaian law, funeral arrangements are expected to involve collaboration between both paternal and maternal sides of the family.
Under customary Ghanaian law, funeral arrangements are expected to involve collaboration between both paternal and maternal sides of the family.
The court emphasized that the unilateral decision to plan the burial violated these customs. As a result, the musician’s burial, initially scheduled for Saturday, December 13, has been suspended indefinitely.
The court also barred the funeral home from releasing Daddy Lumba’s body until both sides reach an agreement.
The court also barred the funeral home from releasing Daddy Lumba’s body until both sides reach an agreement.
The ruling gives the families three weeks to negotiate a mutually acceptable plan and explicitly requires the family head to involve the maternal side in all future arrangements.
Abro’s criticism resonates with many Ghanaians who feel that the ongoing dispute overshadows the musician’s contributions to the country’s cultural heritage.
Abro’s criticism resonates with many Ghanaians who feel that the ongoing dispute overshadows the musician’s contributions to the country’s cultural heritage.
Daddy Lumba, whose real name is Charles Kwadwo Fosu, has left an indelible mark on Ghanaian music, influencing generations of artists and fans alike.
By speaking out, Abro highlighted the importance of unity, respect, and adherence to both legal and customary processes in honoring national icons.
By speaking out, Abro highlighted the importance of unity, respect, and adherence to both legal and customary processes in honoring national icons.
His appeal underscores the expectation that families, communities, and authorities should work together to ensure that funerals are conducted with dignity and decorum, reflecting the legacy of the deceased rather than internal conflicts.
The situation has ignited widespread public debate, with social media users echoing Abro’s call for a resolution.
The situation has ignited widespread public debate, with social media users echoing Abro’s call for a resolution.
Many have stressed that prolonged delays and disputes in funeral arrangements not only disrespect the deceased but also cause emotional distress to mourners and fans who wish to pay their final respects.