The famous Kotoko Residence in Bohyen, Kumasi, immortalized in Daddy Lumba’s classic love song “Theresa”, has received a major facelift ahead of the legendary musician’s much-anticipated funeral.
Renowned music producer Fred Kyei Nuamah, popularly known as Fredyma, shared the news on Facebook on Tuesday, September 24, 2025, along with before-and-after visuals of the residence.
“About two months ago, when our legend in the music industry Daddy Lumba died, I made a publication here about the famous Kotoko Residence in which Lumba eulogized his famous lady, the late Theresa Abebrese,” Fredyma wrote.
“Some people expressed their disappointment at the dilapidated state of the building at the time. The public outcry has yielded results. The family of Theresa Abebrese have renovated and refurbished the facility. Below is video evidence of the renovation—before and after. Sika yɛ adeɛ oooh. Good beads don’t rattle.”
The Kotoko Residence recently became a point of attraction for fans and mourners following Daddy Lumba’s passing in July.
Videos showing its worn-down state stirred widespread disappointment, with many calling for the property to be preserved in memory of its musical significance.
Thanks to the renovation, the house now stands refurbished and presentable—just in time for Lumba’s funeral rites in Kumasi.
The makeover has been met with excitement online, with fans describing it as a befitting gesture to honor both Lumba’s legacy and the memory of Theresa Abebrese.
