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The Accra High Court has issued an injunction preventing the funeral of legendary Ghanaian musician Daddy Lumba from proceeding, following a legal challenge by the late artist’s maternal family.
In its ruling, the court restrained the first respondent, Kofi Owusu, the family head (Abusuapanyin), from organising the burial. Additionally, the court barred the third respondent, Transitions Funeral Home, from releasing Daddy Lumba’s body until the resolution of the substantive dispute.
The injunction comes after affidavits suggested that the musician’s immediate family had been sidelined in the funeral arrangements. While acknowledging that delaying the burial could lead to increased costs, the court emphasised that due process and proper family involvement must be respected.
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“While the family head has the authority to lead funeral preparations, such authority must be exercised in consultation with the immediate family,” the court noted.
The judge also directed the first respondent to convene a stakeholder meeting within three weeks to agree on a new burial date. Furthermore, all funds raised for the funeral are to be separated from accounts belonging to the Daddy Lumba Memorial Foundation, and the applicants were instructed to file an affidavit with the court registrar detailing the management of such funds.
The legal action stems from disagreements following Daddy Lumba’s passing on July 26, 2025, at the age of 60. Conflicts arose between the maternal relatives and the family head over who should lead the funeral and how the funds for the burial should be managed.
The dispute reflects long-standing Akan customs, which grant significant authority to the maternal lineage in burial matters, often leading to complex negotiations when arranging funerals for high-profile figures.
The court’s decision underscores the importance of family consultation and transparency in the management of funeral proceedings, especially in cases involving public figures whose funerals attract national attention.
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