- Entertainment critic and journalist Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo has criticized Afua Asantewaa and her administration for hoarding the GWR verdict from the public
- According to him, Afua was dishonest and to be attractive to ambassadorial brands, she must be flawless.
- Afua Asantewaa’s attempt at the longest singing marathon by an individual failed after criticism from GWR
On Sunday, February 25, 2024, it was reported that Ghanaian broadcaster Afua Asantewaa’s world record attempt for the longest singing marathon by an individual was unsuccessful.
Many people have shared their thoughts on the matter, including entertainment journalist Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo.
The entertainment critic has been heavily criticized Afua Asantewaa and its management of hiding the blocking results for themselves and not informing Ghanaians. She added that she and her management must be honest to secure many deals in the future because brands love to work with dishonest people.
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According to him, GWR had spoken to Afua long before the news broke that her attempt at the record had been unsuccessful. She expressed her frustration at her inability to inform her fans and the entire nation of her verdict.
“It would be better for her to come out and tell the truth because no brand would want to work with a dishonest person. She got her verdict long before news came out of the GWR page about her failed attempt. She could have done the noble thing she announces it herself,” she said.
Ghanaians react to Arnold’s comment
The issue has sparked debate online, with many people sharing their disappointment that he isn’t breaking the news after having it for so long. YEN.com.gh has collected some comments below
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@Kojo1 said:
He is wrong if he knew and did not inform the nation as he did when he wanted support.
@ObuasiMan said:
It is not typical of Ghanaians to not be straightforward, to bend the truth and tell boldfaced lies – we see this exhibited by our politicians and leaders. Sad, but not surprised.
@Anonymous said:
It seems most Ghanaians like the corrupt lifestyle.
@Donatus said:
It’s in our DNA.
Shatta Wale Shades Detractors Afua Asantewaa
Earlier reported by YEN.com.ghShatta Wale said Ghanaians who criticized Afua Asantewaa did not appreciate her effort but he and his fans would go a different way.
In a new Facebook post by Shatta Wale, he said;
“Some Ghanaians won’t appreciate you but Shatta Wale and his shatta movement fans say Ayekoo. God said I must tell you that you are the YAA ASANTEWAA OF OUR TIME. Go girl and forget some lazy Ghanaians.”
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Source: YEN.com.gh