Old Photos of Daddy Lumba and His First Wife Akosua Serwaa Resurface From Their Youth
- Old photos of Daddy Lumba and his first wife, Akosua Serwaa, have resurfaced online, showing their youthful days together
- Akosua Serwaa returned from Germany with their four children to mourn Daddy Lumba and was seen singing his 1992 song at his residence
- Akosua Serwaa played a key role in Daddy Lumba’s early success, helping fund his debut album and supporting his music journey in Germany
Akosua Serwaa, the first wife of Daddy Lumba, has been trending since arriving in Ghana from Germany with her children whom she shared with the legendary musician.
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An old photo of Serwaa has surfaced online, along with one of her and Daddy Lumba as a young couple. Daddy Lumba and Akosua Serwaa got married in Germany in the early 1980s.
The couple had been married for over 30 years before death separated them. The old photos of Akosua Serwaa have sparked reactions online, with many admiring how beautiful she looked in her younger days.
In a lovely photo of the two, Daddy Lumba and Akosua Serwaa are seen enjoying a joyful moment together, looking young and full of life.
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In another photo, Akosua Serwaa appears alongside her mother, Abena Adoma, looking elegant and gorgeous.
Akosua Serwaa’s role in Daddy Lumba’s journey
Akosua Serwaa played a vital role in Daddy Lumba’s rise to fame, helping to fund and support his first studio album, Yɛɛyɛ Aka Akwantuo Mu, and his career during their early years in Germany.
She is among the few people Lumba regularly mentioned with gratitude whenever reflecting on his journey.
The couple had four children together. Serwaa remained based in Germany for much of their marriage, focusing on raising the children and staying out of the public eye.
While Daddy Lumba eventually moved back to Ghana and remarried, Akosua Serwaa continued to be recognised as the woman who stood by him in his foundational years.
Akosua Serwaa mourns Daddy Lumba
In a video sighted online, the head of the Lumba family, the Abusuapanin, was seen presenting her with a bottle of schnapps as part of traditional widowhood rites.
Akosua Serwaa and her four children, three girls and one boy, reportedly landed in Ghana on August 1, 2025 to pay homage to Lumba at his East Legon residence.
Her return to Ghana was prompted by Daddy Lumba’s passing. She joined the family to mourn in anticipation of the funeral rites.
Akosua Serwaa weeps while mourning Daddy Lumba
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Akosua Serwaa broke down in tears while mourning Daddy Lumba at his residence. She was seen in a video singing his 1992 song Owuo Atu Medunsini.
She had returned from Germany after his passing and was overwhelmed with emotion as she sat quietly, needing comfort from a woman seated beside her.
Akosua Serwaa's visible pain reminded Ghanaians of the major role she played in Lumba’s life, especially during his early struggles.
Since she jetted into Accra, many Ghanaians who were not familiar with her have since started to appreciate how instrumental she was in Daddy Lumba's journey.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
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