After returning to Ghana, Daddy Lumba’s eldest daughter, Denise Lady Ama Saah Fosu, has shared a video message in which she speaks on behalf of her whole family. In the video she invited “fans and well-wishers” to attend her father’s final funeral rites on 13 December 2025 in Kumasi.
She emphasised that the invitation is extended by the family as a whole; the funeral is being positioned as a public send-off — a chance for mourners and supporters to pay respects and celebrate his life.
Family dispute & background
There has been a legal dispute involving one of Daddy Lumba’s wives (and certain family members) over rightful control and decision-making for funeral and burial rites — including the date and who gets to perform widowhood or burial rituals.
Earlier, his children (from one side) publicly clarified they are not part of the legal battle, wanting to distance themselves from the dispute and focus on honouring their father peacefully and respectfully.
Denise’s invitation and public message come against that backdrop — seemingly an effort by part of the family to assert a collective, welcoming funeral arrangement, and to direct public attention to celebration of his life rather than conflict.
The call for attendance comes “on behalf of the entire family,” signalling a unifying gesture despite ongoing controversies.
Rather than a private, invite-only affair, the family appears to be deliberately opening the funeral to the public — indicating they want this to be a collective celebration and farewell.
By presenting this invitation publicly, Denise is helping shape the narrative around her father’s burial: a time for unity, mourning, and public tribute, rather than private disputes.
For fans and supporters of Daddy Lumba, this is an opportunity to pay their respects — and for observers, it underscores the cultural and social significance of his passing and legacy.
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