Akosua Serwaa vs Odo Broni: Daddy Lumba's Relatives Speak on Who Will Perform Widowhood Rites
- Two relatives of Daddy Lumba have opened up on who will perform the widowhood rites for the late music legend
- Speaking after debates on the matter, they provided an answer to the question that has been lingering for netizens
- Netizens who saw the video of the relatives settling the debate expressed mixed reactions in the comments section
For close to a week, Ghanaians have debated who the legitimate wife of the late music legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, is.
The highlife legend, born on September 29, 1964, passed away on July 26, 2025, at the Bank Hospital in Accra after a brief illness, leaving behind two wives.
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Following his demise, Ghanaians have been asking who will perform his widowhood rites between his two wives, Akosua Serwaa and Odo Broni.
While some argue that his first wife remains the legitimate wife and should perform the rites, others have made a strong case for his second wife.
Regardless of the ongoing debate, some relatives have provided answers to the question that has been lingering on the minds of many Ghanaians about the widows.
Who is Daddy Lumba's widow, Akosua Serwaa?
Akosua Serwaa is the first wife of Daddy Lumba. The late highlife legend married her after they met in Germany in the 1980s.
She was reportedly highly influential in his career, as she financed his first album, which was released in 1989.
Daddy Lumba and Akosua Serwaa had four children together in their marriage before they unofficially split, following his move to Ghana.
There are rumours that the two divorced before the legend's passing; however, this has not been confirmed by any official source.
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Who is Daddy Lumba's widow, Odo Broni?
In the late 2000s, the Aben Wo Ha hit-maker reportedly started facing health challenges, including spinal issues that left him bedridden.
Many speculated that Daddy Lumba met Odo Broni, born Priscilla Ofori Atta, during this period. It is alleged that she was his nurse and later became his wife.
It is also alleged that the late musician did not marry his second wife as Ghanaian custom demands, a claim YEN.com.gh cannot confirm.
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Daddy Lumba: what about the two wives?
Daddy Lumba is an Akan who hails from Nsuta in the Ashanti Region. Per Akan culture, the wife or husband of a deceased person must perform widowhood rites.
In the legendary musician's case, Ghanaians are wondering who will perform these rites, since Daddy Lumba left behind two wives.
In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh, two relatives of Daddy Lumba, including his elder brother, provided an answer to who will perform the rites.
They indicated that the family head, known in local parlance as Abusuapanyin, will decide on that.
The two stated that they were not aware of any other wife other than Akosua Serwaa, Daddy Lumba's first wife.
They claim he did not bring Odo Broni home to perform any marital rites as custom demands, and as such, the only wife they know is Akosua Serwaa.
However, they indicated that the onus lies with the Abusuapanin, and he alone can decide if just one person or both wives would perform the rites.
The video of Daddy Lumba's relatives speaking on who will perform his widowhood rites is below:
Ghanaians divided over Daddy Lumba's relatives' comment
Netizens who saw the video of Daddy Lumba's relatives speaking about who would perform the widowhood rites expressed mixed reactions. While some supported the claims, others disagreed.
@Grandpagh wrote:
"Health care workers must not fall in love with their patients."
@Benjaminx Abrahamx wrote:
"Opanin, with Ghana LAW his Lawyer is mightier than any abusuapanin in DL family, so we should forget about all this NOISE. What DL said and signed and APPROVED in his WILL is final. Period! Was DL a little boy before he died?"
Mighty Maame prays for Daddy Lumba's widow
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the mother of a popular content creator had visited Daddy Lumba's residence to pay tribute to him.
In a TikTok video, Mighty Maame was captured offering heartfelt prayers to Odo Broni, the young widow of the legendary highlife musician.
Netizens who saw the video were touched by the gesture and expressed their views in the comments section of the now-viral post.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
