The High Court of Justice, Probate and Administration Division in Accra, has officially confirmed that there is no record of a last will and testament filed for the late highlife legend Daddy Lumba, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu.
According to an endorsed court search document dated January 16, 2026, a formal request was made to the High Court registry to verify whether the late musician had deposited a will before his death. The court’s response, clearly marked on the document, states “No record,” indicating that no will has been lodged with the Probate and Administration Division in Accra.
The search specifically sought confirmation on five key points: whether a will existed, the date of deposit if applicable, the individual who deposited it, the lawyer who prepared it, and any further developments related to the estate. All sections requiring confirmation of a will were left blank, reinforcing the court’s finding that no such document is on file.
The search was endorsed by the Registrar of the High Court on January 19, 2026, at 2:37 pm, giving the document official legal standing. The confirmation suggests that the estate of the late musician may now be subject to Ghana’s intestate succession laws unless a valid will is produced elsewhere.
Daddy Lumba remains one of Ghana’s most influential and celebrated musicians, with a career spanning decades and a catalogue that shaped modern highlife music. News surrounding the administration of his estate has attracted significant public interest due to his cultural impact and reported assets.
With no will currently on record at the High Court, legal experts note that the distribution of the late musician’s estate could become a complex process involving family members and the courts. Further developments are expected as estate administration proceedings continue.
