Hundreds of mourners, fans, and dignitaries gathered at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Saturday, December 13, 2025, as Ghana finally bade farewell to Highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba.
The funeral went ahead as planned after the numerous legal battles from the musician’s maternal family that had threatened to delay it till mid March 2026.
The final funeral rites of Ghanaian highlife legend Charles Kojo Fosu, widely known as Daddy Lumba, is currently underway at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.
Daddy Lumba, who passed away on July 26, 2025, at the age of 60, has been at the centre of a prolonged and emotionally charged family dispute over who holds the authority to lead and finance his burial arrangements.
Videos capturing moments of Priscilla Ofori Atta, widely known as Odo Broni, successfully performing traditional widowhood rites ahead of the funeral of the late highlife legend Daddy Lumba have taken over social media.
The videos, which began circulating widely online late Friday December 12, 2025, night, show Odo Broni’s family presentating the things she had to present to the family of Lumba as part of the rites.
In what can only be described as a dramatic day filled with unexpected twists, the Accra High Court has ruled that the funeral of legendary highlife musician Daddy Lumba, scheduled for Saturday, December 13, 2025, will go ahead as planned, despite an earlier injunction that had temporarily halted the process.
The day started with loud celebration from the late musician’s maternal family, who had successfully secured an injunction to stop the funeral from taking place.
The fate of Daddy Lumba’s funeral has been paused by the courts as a High Court in Accra intervenes in a growing family dispute over who should oversee the burial.
At the request of the late musician’s maternal relatives, the court granted an injunction stopping family head Kofi Owusu from proceeding with any funeral arrangements. Transitions Funeral Home was also barred from releasing the body until the legal matter is resolved.
The court highlighted that affidavits suggested the immediate family had been excluded from critical funeral planning. It stressed that these concerns must be carefully considered before any burial can take place.
According to a Citinewsroom report, the judge acknowledged that delaying the funeral might increase costs but insisted that due process and proper involvement of the family were paramount. The ruling confirmed the family head’s authority to lead the rites while making clear that such authority must involve consultation with the immediate family.
The judge directed Kofi Owusu to convene a stakeholder meeting within three weeks to agree on a new burial date. The court also ordered that all funeral funds be separated from the Daddy Lumba Memorial Foundation accounts. Additionally, the applicants were instructed to submit an affidavit to the court registrar.
The legal conflict follows Daddy Lumba’s death on July 26, 2025, at age 60. A disagreement between his maternal relatives and the family head over control of the funeral and management of funds has escalated, reflecting long-standing Akan traditions that grant significant burial authority to the maternal lineage.
The final funeral rites of the late highlife legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, appear set to proceed at the Heroes Park of the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, despite a fresh court battle that could halt the entire ceremony just hours before it begins.
For months, preparations toward the funeral have been overshadowed by intense disputes, conflicting announcements, and multiple lawsuits among various factions in the singer’s family.
Following viral reports about the arrest of popular Snapchat personality Abu Trica, some exclusive photos of the moment he was arrested and handcuffed have surfaced online.
Per the reports, he was arrested inside his plush mansion at Swedru in the Central Region and was taken into custody in the company of some of his close associates, who were also present during the arrest.
A U.S. federal grand jury has indicted Ghanaian national Frederick Kumi, also known as Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng and popularly referred to as Abu Trica, for orchestrating an $8 million romance scam that exploited elderly Americans through sophisticated online deception.
According to U.S. prosecutors, Kumi used AI-generated identities to create fake online personas, which he employed to build emotional relationships with victims.
Once trust was established, he reportedly them to send money and valuable items under various false pretenses.
Kumi was arrested in Ghana on December 10, 2025, following a coordinated investigation involving the FBI and several Ghanaian law enforcement agencies.
He now faces charges of wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering—offenses that each carry potential sentences of up to 20 years imprisonment under U.S. federal law.
Officials say the investigation revealed a complex scheme in which artificial intelligence tools were used to fabricate convincing online profiles, making it increasingly difficult for victims to identify fraud.
Authorities emphasized that the case highlights a rising trend in cyber-enabled financial crimes targeting vulnerable populations.
The FBI has commended the collaboration with Ghanaian security agencies, noting that the successful arrest demonstrates the growing strength of international partnerships in combating transnational fraud.
Kumi is expected to be extradited to the United States to face trial.
Renowned Ghanaian music producer M.O.G Beatz has officially announced the conclusion of his longstanding copyright infringement case involving dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale.
In a press statement issued on December 11, 2025, M.O.G Beatz described the resolution as a significant milestone for both his career and the broader creative industry.
“It is with great pleasure that I officially announce that the Copyright Infringement issue involving myself and Charles Nii Armah Mensah has been fully resolved as of today, 11th December 2025,” he stated.
The award-winning producer emphasized that the closure of the matter goes beyond legal settlement, symbolizing a renewed commitment to securing creative rights and promoting fairness within Ghana’s music space.
“This milestone reflects a collective commitment to safeguarding creative work, promoting mutual respect, and ensuring fairness within our music industry,” he added.
M.O.G Beatz expressed heartfelt appreciation to his legal team for their unwavering professionalism and support throughout the dispute.
“I extend my heartfelt appreciation to my legal team, whose professionalism and dedication were instrumental throughout this process.”
He also acknowledged individuals who personally supported him, specifically mentioning Mr. Seidu and Mr. Kojo Spio, whose guidance and encouragement helped him remain resolute.
“My sincere gratitude also goes to Mr. Seidu and Mr. Kojo Spio for their unwavering support, guidance, and steadfast belief in justice.”
The producer concluded by thanking fans, colleagues, and all those who encouraged him to stand firm in defense of his intellectual property rights.
“To everyone who stood by me, encouraged me, and valued the importance of protecting artistic rights, thank you.”
The resolution brings an end to a dispute that sparked extensive public conversation about ownership, recognition, and the protection of creative contributions within Ghana’s entertainment industry.
Controversial Kumawood actor and outspoken critic of Nana Agradaa, Nana Yeboah, has cast doubt on the authenticity of the imprisoned televangelist’s recent court appearances, raising concerns about the manner in which she is escorted in and out of court.
Nana Agradaa, legally known as Patricia Asiedua, is currently serving a 15-year jail term at the Nsawam Female Prison after being convicted in July 2025 for fraud and charlatanic advertisement.
She was found guilty of defrauding church members by promoting a money-doubling scheme on Today’s TV and her social media platforms.
Agradaa had invited the public to an all-night church service, promising to double their money through spiritual powers—an assurance that never materialized.
In a video shared on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Nana Yeboah questioned whether the person being escorted to court by prison officers was indeed the real Agradaa.
According to him, the security personnel appeared unusually eager to rush her into the courtroom and swiftly return her to their vehicle after proceedings.
He further expressed suspicion about the decision to cover Agradaa’s face during her court appearances, suggesting—however unlikely—that she might have been secretly released or even flown out of the country.
Nana Yeboah called on security officers to stop granting what he described as preferential treatment to the embattled televangelist.
He urged authorities to reveal her face during subsequent court appearances to assure the public that the convict being presented is truly Nana Agradaa.
His comments have sparked reactions online, with many Ghanaians demanding transparency from the prison service regarding Agradaa’s movements and court proceedings.
