The legal dispute over the planned “Celebration of Life” for the late highlife musician Daddy Lumba has been pushed back, with the Accra High Court adjourning the injunction hearing to April 23, 2026.
The matter, which is being heard at the Accra High Court, centres on an application filed by the family head, Kofi Owusu, seeking to stop the event organised in honour of the musician. The court proceedings on March 25, 2026, ended without a final determination, extending the legal uncertainty around the planned commemoration.
Outside the courtroom, the Team Legal Wives’ lawyer addressed journalists and stressed that it remains unclear whether the adjournment will affect the scheduled programme, especially with key dates falling between March 25 and March 26. He said the situation would ultimately depend on developments within that short window.
“Let’s see what happens between today and tomorrow. The law recognizes that people may agree or disagree with a judge. That’s why a single judge sits on High Court cases, three judges at the Court of Appeal, and more than five at the Supreme Court. It means one judge can make a mistake, and if you disagree with a ruling, you have the right to appeal. So everything will depend on what happens today or tomorrow,” he stated.
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At the heart of the disagreement is how the planned gathering is being interpreted. The court has reportedly characterised the event as a form of second funeral, while the family maintains a different view, insisting it is meant to honour a legacy rather than conduct burial rites. They argue the intention is to celebrate the life of a husband, brother, and cultural figure, not to repeat funeral proceedings.
The controversy surrounds a “Celebration of Life” ceremony announced by Papa Shee, a close associate of the late musician. The event is slated for March 28 and 29, 2026, and is expected to take place at Independence Square in Accra.
Papa Shee has maintained that the gathering is purely commemorative, designed to reflect on the impact and legacy of Daddy Lumba rather than a traditional funeral.
However, the planned programme has been challenged in court, with the injunction application from Kofi Owusu triggering the ongoing legal standoff that now places the event’s future in uncertainty.
Watch the lawyer’s statement below.
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