Ghanaian business magnate and media entrepreneur, Osei Kwame Despite, has dissociated himself from the legal and family disputes involving the widows of the late highlife icon, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba.
The billionaire businessman has rejected claims that he is supporting one of the late musician’s wives, Odo Broni, or playing any role in the tensions that have emerged within the family following Daddy Lumba’s death.
In a viral audio recording circulating online, Despite stated that his relationship with Akosua Serwaa is closer than has been portrayed publicly, dismissing assertions that he favours Odo Broni.
Explaining his position, Despite disclosed that he donated GH₵100,000 to Daddy Lumba’s family after receiving news of the musician’s passing, describing the gesture as a personal responsibility to a longtime friend.
He further revealed that after Akosua Serwaa returned to Ghana, she contacted him and arrangements were made for her, her children and other family members to visit him ahead of the one-week observance. During the visit, he said he also provided financial support for her and the children’s upkeep.
Despite noted that although he was unable to attend the one-week memorial event in person, he still made financial contributions and supported the family in other ways including providing Akosua Serwaa with a car.
He added that, his presence at Daddy Lumba’s funeral was solely to honour a close friend on his final journey and not an indication of support for any side in the ongoing disagreement. Despite stressed that he has no interest in the dispute between the two women and would rather see unity prevail within the family.
