The family of Ghanaian music legend Daddy Lumba has officially announced a change to the previously publicised arrangements for his final funeral rites. According to the updated plan, the funeral date and certain protocols have been adjusted following consultation with traditional authorities and logistical considerations.
Originally, the arrangements had designated a particular date and venue for the funeral celebrations, but the family, in coordination with the royal custodians, has shifted the date to 13 December 2025. The earlier date had been listed as 6 December 2025, but this has now been moved. This change is reportedly due to the fact that, as a distinguished figure rooted in the Ashanti cultural fold, no final routine could be confirmed until approval was granted by the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II – the Asantehene – and other chiefs. Facebook+2Facebook+2
The family’s communication states that all well‑wishers, fans and the wider public will be notified of the confirmed programme as soon as all stakeholders have signed off. This includes updated details of the venue, the sequence of events and arrangements for those planning to attend from across the country and the diaspora. One source indicated that the funeral planning committee has been dissolved and replaced with a new committee to ensure that the preparations align with the traditions and expectations of the Ashanti chieftaincy. Facebook
The music community and his millions of fans are being asked to await further announcements and to respect the revised arrangements. The family emphasises that the change is made in order to honour his legacy appropriately, and to accommodate guests who travel from afar. The flexibility in planning also reflects sensitivity to the fact that Lumba’s status as an icon of Ghanaian highlife and his connection to Ashanti royalty necessitated careful coordination.
In light of this updated timeline, supporters of the late artist are encouraged to follow verified channels for the final schedule, rather than relying on earlier informal notices. The family expresses gratitude for the outpouring of love and support, and assures that despite the change in date, the funeral will be a fitting farewell to a man who shaped generations of highlife music.
Source: Thepressradio.com
