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Audio of a ‘Nana Romeo’ asking for sex before helping a lady surfaces
The controversy surrounding Nana Romeo and Wendy Shay’s interview appears to have opened a can of worms for the radio presenter as audio of a man mentioning sexual intercourse as the only condition to extend financial assistance to a lady has popped out.
Although GhanaWeb cannot independently confirm whose voice it is, some social media users are claiming the person behind the voice is Nana Romeo.
In the said audio clip, a man is heard spelling out to the unidentified lady that her constant cry for help from him will only be answered if she agrees to his demands.
According to the man, he has professed love to the lady for a very long time and has even invited her to come home but to no avail.
“My dear, I don’t know why you’re making this matter so complicated,” he said. “You know I don’t give out loans… At the end of the day, you know what I want. I’m a man, you’re a woman.”
“I have proposed to you and asked you to come home. It’s not as if I want to just make love to you once and you go away; no! But you know how tough life is. If any man wants to help… I told you I like you long ago. Come home; you don’t want to come. And you expect help from me. When I ask you to come, you don’t want to come. I don’t know why you’re being so difficult about this.”
Some have said if indeed Nana Romeo is the personality behind the voice, he will find himself wanting since the repercussion could be profound.
The radio presenter with Accra-based Accra FM has come under vehement backlash following an interview he had with Wendy Shay.
The musician could not fathom why Nana Romeo repetitively asked her if she was having an amorous affair with her manager Bullet when she was on the show to promote her latest song.
“I am not dating Bullet. I don’t know why most of the time when I go for interviews, instead of focusing on issues that will bring progress in our music industry, I get these questions … Let’s focus on my artistry, pushing my brand and Ghana music to the international level”, she told Nana Romeo.
“I’m here to promote my single and I’m celebrating two years in the industry. Let’s move to the next question,” she insisted.
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Ghanaian musician Ezecheal Kwasi Asimeng Frimpong, popularly known as Ancienth has released a new Palmwine single titled ‘Asukese Abena’.
The song is a celebration of love, culture, and the timeless wisdom embedded in Ghana’s traditional way of life.
According to him, the project is meant to remind people that Palmwine music is not a relic of the past.
“Through this project, I want people to understand that Palmwine music is not a relic of the past, it is a living heritage that still speaks powerfully to the present,” he said.
Ancienth traces his journey in Palmwine music to the pioneering work of Kwame Asare, also known as Jacob Sam, and the Kumasi Trio. He credits them with laying the foundation for one of Ghana’s most important musical traditions, a path that later generations continue to walk.
“I entered this space because I believe every nation must protect its cultural voice,” Ancienth explained, adding that “Palmwine music carries our stories, values, humour, history, and identity. Preserving it is not only a musical responsibility but also a cultural one.”
The musician described the journey as rewarding but challenging, noting that traditional music often receives less attention and investment compared to mainstream genres.
To strengthen the space, he is calling for greater support from the media, cultural institutions, educational bodies, and the public.
“My appeal to Ghanaians is simple, support indigenous music, because when a people lose their cultural sound, they gradually lose part of their identity,” he added.
As a torchbearer of Palmwine Music, Ancienth says his mission is to honour the legacy of the pioneers while introducing Palmwine music to new generations and audiences across the world.
Asukese Abena is now available on all digital platforms, including YouTube
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has expressed profound sorrow over the death of celebrated visual artist and Guinness World Record holder Sharon Dede Padi, popularly known as Padiki.
In a statement signed on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer, Maame Efua Houadjeto, the Authority said Padiki’s passing was a painful loss to Ghana’s tourism and creative sectors, as well as the nation at large.
“Padiki was more than a Guinness World Record holder. She was a beacon of resilience, determination, creativity, and youthful excellence whose remarkable achievement brought pride not only to herself and her family but also to Ghana,” the statement said.
It added that through her determination to dream big and push boundaries, she inspired countless young people to believe that passion, perseverance and hard work could make the impossible possible.
The Authority said Ghana had lost “one of its brightest ambassadors whose story embodied the spirit of innovation, excellence, and the boundless potential of our people”.
Maame Efua Houadjeto, together with the management and staff of the GTA, extended condolences to Padiki’s family, friends and loved ones, as well as all those inspired by her journey.
