Autopsy not done, cause of death unknown, his kids writing exams – Daddy Lumba can’t bury on December 13
Former highlife musician turned preacher Papa Shee has explained why the advertised December 13, 2025 date for Daddy Lumba’s funeral will not take place, saying several unresolved matters must be addressed first.
Speaking on UTV’s United Showbiz on November 22, 2025, Papa Shee said some family members of the late musician had informed him that the burial could not be held on the advertised date because key processes, including an autopsy and investigations into the cause of death, were still outstanding.
He also mentioned that some of Daddy Lumba’s children were currently writing exams and might not be able to attend a funeral in December.
“As God lives, since we have not done the autopsy, since we have not done investigations to know the cause of his demise, and his kids are even writing exams, on the 13th it will not be held. It will be held in March,” he said.
Billboards announcing a December 13, 2025 funeral at the Baba Yara Stadium have already been mounted in Accra, but Papa Shee emphasized that the final decision lies with the musician’s immediate family.
He noted that he is only a spokesperson and not part of those who take decisions.
According to him, relatives including Ernestina Fosu and Yaw Poku had rejected the December 13 date as unsuitable.
He also said the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, does not impose funeral dates but only approves what families propose.
“Otumfuo is a just king; he does not issue dates for funerals to be held. You rather submit your date to him, then he gives you the approval. So, our sister (Akosua Brempongmaa) invoked the oath. She said December 13 was not favourable to her. She confided in me that the 13th of December was not favourable to her, so let’s meet the leaders again.
“So, I am not deciding when the date will be done. I just returned from a trip, and they have informed me of what will happen. So Akosua Brempongmaa (Ernestina Fosu), his uncle Yaw Poku, and the family are saying the 13th of December is not favourable to them,” he said.
The late Daddy Lumba’s family has faced internal disagreements since his passing on July 26, 2025 at age 60…CONTINUE MORE READING>>>
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