Judge Urges Akosua Serwaa and Odo Broni to Settle Lumba Funeral Dispute Amicably or Battle It Out in Court
JHNews || Akosua Serwaa, claiming to be the only surviving spouse of the late highlife legend, is seeking a court declaration confirming her sole right to perform widowhood rites and oversee funeral arrangements.
HENRY GERCHI 
Her Ladyship Justice Dorinda Smith Arthur of the Kumasi High Court has urged the feuding parties — Akosua Serwaa and Priscilla Ofori, popularly known as Odo Broni — to seek an amicable resolution to their dispute over the funeral arrangements of the late Charles Kwadwo Fosu, widely known as Daddy Lumba.
During proceedings on October 16, 2025, Justice Smith Arthur advised both sides to “settle it at home” — but hinted that if all efforts failed, the matter would be decided “in the jungle of the courtroom.”
The case, which has attracted national attention, has been adjourned to October 28, 2025.
Background
Akosua Serwaa, claiming to be the only surviving spouse of the late highlife legend, is seeking a court declaration confirming her sole right to perform widowhood rites and oversee funeral arrangements.
Her legal challenge, however, could affect plans for the grand state-assisted funeral scheduled for December 6, 2025, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.
Also named in the suit are Kofi Owusu Fosu, head of Lumba’s external family, and Odo Broni, who have both been involved in funeral preparations.
The ongoing dispute has stirred mixed public emotions, with fans calling for peace and unity to honour the musician’s enduring legacy.
