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Chadwick Boseman died without a will. Now his wife and parents will share his estate
Chadwick Boseman’s wife and parents will split his $2.3-million fortune evenly after he died without leaving a will.
According to a report published Friday by Shadow and Act, the “Black Panther” star’s widow, Taylor Simone Ledward, is in charge of his estate and has asked the court to distribute the funds equally between her and Boseman’s parents, Leroy and Carolyn Boseman.
Actor Boseman began dating Ledward, a musician before he was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2016. The couple wed privately before the Oscar nominee died of the disease in August 2020 at 43 years old.
In January 2021, Ledward tearfully honoured her late husband at the Gotham Awards, where he received a posthumous tribute “in acknowledgement not only of his profound work but of his impact on this industry and this world.”
“He was able to give himself over fully in every moment, to be totally present in his own life and in the lives of people he became,” Ledward said while accepting the honour on her partner’s behalf.
“He was blessed to live many lives within his concentrated one. … He developed his understanding of what it meant to be the none, the one and the all. ‘A vessel to be poured into and out of,’ he said. He harnessed the power of letting go and letting God’s love shine through.”
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Breaking News: Daddy Lumba is dead – Family announces
Ghanaian music legend Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has died.
His family confirmed the sad news in a press release issued on Saturday, saying the 60-year-old passed away earlier in the day after a short illness.
“It is with profound sorrow and deep grief that the Fosu family announces the passing of Ghana’s beloved musical icon,” the statement read.
Daddy Lumba was one of Ghana’s most celebrated highlife musicians. With a career spanning more than three decades, his songs touched millions, telling stories of love, pain, joy, and hope.
He was known for his powerful voice, emotional lyrics, and unique style that made him a household name across the country and beyond.
“His soulful voice provided the soundtrack to our love stories, and his poignant lyrics captured the poetry of our struggles, dreams, and resilience,” the family said.
The family has asked for privacy as they mourn their loss and promised to announce funeral arrangements in the coming days.
The statement was signed by Fati Ali Yallah, a lawyer from Baba Jamal & Associates, on behalf of the Fosu family.
Fans, fellow musicians, and Ghanaians across the country have started pouring out tributes on social media, remembering Daddy Lumba’s unmatched contribution to Ghanaian music.
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Kwabena Kwabena launches ‘Aso’ @20, set to embark on global tour
The Ace highlife musician Kwabena Kwabena, known in private life as George Kwabena Adu, has launched ‘Aso’ @20, to celebrate the song which ushered him to the mainstream music industry.
The song, was originally released in 2004 as part of his debut album. ‘Aso’ featured other timeless tracks such as ‘Ka Kyere Me’ and ‘Trodom’.
The launch event took place on Friday, July 18, 2025 at Corks Lounge in Osu and was hosted by renowned broadcaster Andy Dosty.
“It’s an honour to see ‘Aso’, now 20 years old, still resonating with audiences and being performed by a new generation of artistes.”
Kwabena Kwabena also recounted how some executive producers among others rejected the song, due to the trends at the time.
He expressed his appreciation to all those who have contributed to his success over the period.
As part of the year-long celebration, Kwabena Kwabena announced a world tour that will span Africa, Europe, North America and Australia.
The concerts, set to begin in August, will take place in more intimate venues to allow for closer engagement with fans.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
