Philip Kwabena Agyeman Appiah-Kubi, popularly known as Roman Fada, has rejected claims that the late Highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, fired him before his death.

In an interview with Kofi Adoma Nwanwani, the longtime manager of Lumba clarified that his relationship with Daddy Lumba remained intact and cordial until the very end.

“I had no issue with Daddy Lumba before he passed on. He loved me as his son, and I loved and respected him deeply,” Roman Fada said. “It’s laughable when I see these stories online claiming I was sacked. None of them are true. Both Lumba and I knew the bond we shared, we had no problems.”

He recounted how Lumba continued to trust him with professional and personal matters, even in his final months. “When President Mahama organized a program for senior citizens, the invitation came through me and I gave it to Papa. He even asked me what to wear for the occasion, and I told him a suit would do,” Roman Fada revealed. “He later asked me to complete a contractual deal that actor Wayoosi had brought before he died. How could a man who had sacked me ask me to handle his business?”

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Roman Fada described the claims of dismissal as attempts to tarnish his reputation and distort the truth about his long-standing role in the musician’s life and career. “I came to serve, and I’m still serving Lumba even after his death,” he said.

His comments come in the wake of a public statement released by Daddy Lumba’s wife, Mrs. Akosua Serwah Fosuh, and his sister, Ms. Ernestina Brempomaa Fosuh, on November 6, 2025. In that statement, the family alleged that Roman Fada was spreading misinformation about the funeral arrangements and falsely portraying himself as an authorized representative of the late musician.

The family emphasized that Roman Fada was no longer part of Daddy Lumba’s management team prior to his death and had no legal or traditional authority to speak for the Fosuh family. They warned that any continued misrepresentation would attract legal consequences.

But Roman Fada insists those claims are unfounded, stressing that he and Daddy Lumba maintained mutual trust and affection until the end. “Lumba and I never had any fallout. The love and respect we had for each other were genuine,” he maintained.

The dispute comes amid growing tension over the arrangements for Daddy Lumba’s funeral, which the family has tentatively set for December 6, 2025. The date, however, remains in contention as the matter proceeds in court.

Roman Fada further stated that he wants to set the record straight and preserve the true legacy of the man he calls his mentor. “People can say whatever they want,” he said quietly. “But Papa knew my heart. I never betrayed him, and he never turned his back on me.”

Philip Kwabena Agyeman Appiah-Kubi, popularly known as Roman Fada and a longtime manager of the late Highlife legend Daddy Lumba, has denied claims made by the musician’s wife, Mrs. Akosua Serwah Fosuh, and her sister, Ms. Ernestina Brempomaa Fosuh, accusing him of circulating unauthorized funeral invitations.

Speaking in an interview with Kofi Adoma Nwanwani, Roman Fada dismissed the allegations as “false and laughable,” saying his recent trip to Kumasi had nothing to do with the funeral.

“I went to Opambour when I travelled to Kumasi. I was there to make arrangements for the one-year anniversary of Akua Donkor,” he explained. “You know I started my radio journey at Radio Mercury before working with Opambour, so he is like everything to me. I visit him whenever I’m in Kumasi. After my visit, he asked about Daddy Lumba’s funeral, and I told him the family says December 6, that’s all I said.”

According to him, Prophet Opambour responded that he would only attend if God permitted, as he doesn’t make such decisions without prayer. “We even joked about Ghana Freedom Party coming to power in 2028,” Roman Fada added. “He prayed for me, and that was all. People are now claiming I’ve been giving out Lumba’s funeral invitations, that’s not true.”

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Fada stressed that as an Asante who understands tradition, he would never act outside the authority of the family or the funeral committee. “We all know the matter is in court and also before the traditional authorities. Who am I to share invitations when not even the abusuapanyin nor the funeral committee has printed any?” he questioned. “If anyone claims I have given them an invitation, they should come forward.”

Roman Fada also refuted reports suggesting he had a fallout with Daddy Lumba before the musician’s passing. “I had no issue with Daddy Lumba before he passed on. He loved me like a son, and I still respect him even though he is no more,” he said. “It’s laughable when I see the speculations on social media because none of them is true. Both Lumba and I knew we had no problems, the love we had for each other was real.”

He recounted how close they were, citing past collaborations and moments of trust. “When President Mahama was organizing a program for senior citizens, the invitation came through me and I gave it to Papa. He even asked me what to wear, and I told him a suit would do. When did he ever sack me?” he asked. “He even asked me to complete a contractual deal that actor Wayoosi brought before he died.”

His remarks follow a statement released by the Fosuh family on November 6, 2025, in which they accused Roman Fada of spreading misinformation and acting without authorization. The family stressed that he holds “no legal, moral, or traditional authority” to speak on behalf of the late musician and warned that further misrepresentation could result in legal action.

The funeral of Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, affectionately known as Daddy Lumba, has been at the center of public attention since his passing on July 26, 2025. Although the family initially announced December 6 as the funeral date, the final arrangements remain under dispute in court.

For now, Roman Fada insists he remains innocent of the allegations and continues to honour the memory of the man he once served closely.