- Ghanaian rapper Okyeame Kwame said Ghanaians should save themselves first before criticizing the government
- He was reacting to comments made on an earlier tweet he made on X where he said Ghanaians should start their own business to make a living
- Okyeame spoke to Berla Mundi on TV3’s The Day Show
Ghanaian rapper Okyeame Kwame has hit back at his critics who allegedly took his tweet out of context.
Okyeame was earlier responding to a tweet by actress and TV presenter Naa Ashorkor where the latter asked who can save Ghana. Okyeame responded to the tweet saying Naa needs to fix herself first by fixing her health, community and mindset.
Source: Instagram
Okyeame Kwame clarifies the tweet
He received strong backlash from netizens who disagreed with his statements on the matter. However, in one interview with Berla Mundi The Day Showhe clarified saying he meant no harm.
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According to Okyeame, she wants Ghanaians to correct their attitude first because corruption starts from the common citizen before it goes to the highest places. He wants Ghanaians to turn on the light of love within themselves to build the country.
I’m the one trying to catch up with everyone. I am the corruption that exists within Ghana.
The Yeeko The crooner also said he did not participate in the Occupy Julorbi House protest because he considered it disrespectful to the office of the presidency. Watch the video from TV3 below.
Ghanaians react to Okyeame Kwame’s video
Netizens have reacted to Okyeame Kwame’s video on social media. YEN.com.gh has collected some comments below.
fulhamviba said:
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Playing smart and don’t be smart, sit down
Paulyaro28 added:
You are wise, Kwame
sainteureca said:
you are so smart I absolutely love this. The bitter truth Ghanaians hate to hear
beautifulahoufe said:
That’s my guy
abigailoduro said:
Label NPP and NDC
Okyeame Kwame urges citizens to be responsible
In similar news, YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Okyeame Kwame had said that he will not wait for the government to fix the roads.
He expressed his belief that individuals should take personal responsibility for their problems instead of relying solely on leaders to deal with them.
While some appreciated his call for self-reliance, many Ghanaians disagreed with Okyeame Kwame’s statement, accusing him of downplaying the hardships faced by ordinary citizens.
Source: YEN.com.gh