Daddy Lumba’s first wife speaks after music legend’s passing
3rd September 2025
Akosua Serwaa, the first wife of Ghana’s legendary highlife musician Daddy Lumba, has spoken publicly for the first time since the singer’s death.
In a video circulating on social media on 2 September 2025, Serwaa expressed heartfelt gratitude to Ghanaians for their overwhelming love and support during her family’s time of grief.
Having flown in from Germany to take part in funeral preparations, she briefly addressed the public, switching between English and Dutch:
“Hi Ghanaians, my friends and my country. I thank you all very much for your love, support, and above all, for your contribution during these hard times. Thank you.”
Her message follows the one-week observation of Daddy Lumba, held on 30 August 2025 at the Black Star Square, which drew dignitaries including former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and leading figures from Ghana’s entertainment industry.
Daddy Lumba, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu, passed away on 26 July 2025 at The Bank Hospital in Accra after a brief illness.
He is remembered as one of Ghana’s most celebrated musicians, leaving behind timeless highlife classics and an enduring legacy in the music industry.