- Kotoko Residence, the childhood home of Daddy Lumba’s first love Theresa Abebrese, has been fully renovated in two months after the late singer’s death
- In a new video, the once crumbling compound which was overran with wild grass has been repainted and restored, turning it into a modern looking mansion
- Social media users reacted positively to the video, with many praising the urgency of the Abebrese family to repair the iconic landmark
Kotoko Residence, the childhood home of Daddy Lumba’s first girlfriend, Theresa Abebrese, has been renovated in record time following the late singer’s death.
Source: TikTok
Legendary Ghanaian musician Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, passed away on July 26, 2025.
In the aftermath of his death, footage emerged showing the dilapidated condition of the Kumasi-based childhood home of his first love, Theresa Abebrese.
Kotoko Residence looked dejected and dilapidated, with the gate appearing old and rusty, its walls and compound looking crumbled and overran with weeds.
Daddy Lumba dated Theresa during their time together at the Juaben Senior High School, and she was reportedly instrumental in helping him travel abroad for the first time.
The singer later claimed in interviews that he regretted his inability to return to Ghana to marry her, and immortalised her in his song, Theresa.
Below is a TikTok video showing the condition of Kotoko Residence in July after Daddy Lumba died.
Kotoko Residence renovated after Daddy Lumba’s death
A new video seen by YEN.com.gh on TikTok showed the home has been completely renovated in the two months since it was last seen in bad shape.
The new video showed the formerly crumbling compound now looking new, completely repainted and with its gate repaired.
The stark contrast between the home’s look within two months stirred reactions among Ghanaians on social media, with many praising the family for restoring the iconic home to its glory.
The TikTok video showing the newly renovated Kotoko Residence is below.
Reactions to Kotoko Residence renovation
YEN.com.gh compiled some comments reacting to the video showing the renovation of Theresa Abebrese’s childhood home.
Kenneth said:
“Because of Daddy Lumba, Kotoko residence is now a tourist site. That’s the power of music 😂.”
Arena6262 wrote:
“The old gates should have been maintained.”
Eben commented:
“Hmmm, Daddy Lumba and Theresa Abebrese, may God grant you a peaceful rest.”
Willis B said:
“In the 1980’s it was a luxurious house.”
Nana Agyei Peasah wrote:
“Renovation has taken place, that’s nice 👍🏿.”
Bohyeba commented:
“In fact, Kumasifoɔ always do things beautiful. Just recently, this building was in bad shape but just now see what they have done.”
Source: YEN.com.gh
Source: Yen.com.gh
