A Kumasi High Court has admitted into evidence a video clip in which the late highlife icon, Charles Kwadwo Fosu (Daddy Lumba), appeared to speak about who performed the in-law rites (Nseyie) at his mother’s funeral.

The decision, taken on Monday, November 17, 2025, came after a heated legal exchange between counsel for Akosua Serwaa Fosuh, who claims to be Daddy Lumba’s lawful wife, and lawyers representing Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu, head of the musician’s extended family and first defendant in the ongoing litigation.

The Disputed Video


The contested video, previously labelled DL5 during the Case Management Conference, captures Daddy Lumba allegedly describing the role played by his first love, Theresah Abebresse (late), during his mother Amma Saah’s funeral.

Lawyers for Abusuapanin Owusu sought to tender the clip as evidence and asked Georgina Osei Bonsu, the lawful attorney for Akosua Serwaa Fosuh, to identify the musician in the video.

Plaintiff’s Objection


Counsel for the plaintiff, William Kusi, strongly objected.
He argued:

  • The plaintiff did not know the source or editor of the video.

  • Identification of Daddy Lumba alone does not qualify the witness to comment on it.

  • Admitting the clip without establishing authenticity would amount to injustice.

Judge Overrules Objection


Presiding judge Justice Dorinda Smith Arthur overruled the objection and admitted the recording as evidence, marking a major turning point in the trial.

Cross-Examination Highlights


Once cross-examination resumed, the plaintiff’s attorney insisted:

  • The video had been edited or altered.

  • The family’s own account contradicts the idea that Theresah Abebresse performed the rites.

  • She has photographic evidence showing that Akosua Serwaa Fosuh performed the Nseyie.

Counsel for the first defendant, Dominic Kwadwo Osei, challenged her claims, suggesting:

  • Akosua Serwaa’s refusal to perform the in-law rites caused her separation from Daddy Lumba.

  • The emotional strain explains why Lumba did not attend her mother’s funeral in January 2018.

The witness rejected both suggestions.

Marriage Certificate Contested


The first defendant also questioned the authenticity of the marriage certificate submitted by the plaintiff, arguing that:

  • Akosua Serwaa allegedly bore the name Akosua Serwaa Schindler before her marriage,

  • contradicting earlier claims about her birth name,

  • raising doubts about whether the certificate belonged to her.

Odo Broni’s Lawyers Probe Personal Ties


Lawyers representing Priscilla Ofori (Odo Broni) questioned the attorney about:

  • Her relationship with both Serwaa Fosuh and the late musician,

  • Her presence during the couple’s alleged customary marriage in 1991 at Bomso, and

  • Their civil marriage in 2004 in Germany.

She admitted being present at both ceremonies and described multiple family visits to Germany.

  • The court has announced that it will deliver its final ruling on November 25, 2025.

The case, which has drawn widespread public interest, will determine who is legally recognised to perform the widowhood rites for the late Daddy Lumba.