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We have not registered any body enlargement product- FDA cautions celebs over social media advertisement
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned celebrities to desist from advertising body enlargement products on social media.
According to the FDA, they have not approved any body enlargement product, which would further warrant an advertisement on any platform.
Speaking to The Spectator, the Head of Communications, Mr.James Lartey, said celebrities should demand FDA approval documents from people who approached them to advertise their products on any platform.
Responding to recent development of celebrities advertising body enlargement products on their social media platforms, Mr Lartey added “in the first place, FDA has not registered any buttocks, penis, or breast enlargement product.”
Against this backdrop, he cautioned them to desist from advertising them, because it was contrary to Public Health Act 2012 (Act 851), which enforces standards for the sale of food, drugs, food supplements, herbal and homeopathic medicines, veterinary medicines, cosmetics, medical devices, household chemical substances, tobacco and tobacco products.
According to him, anyone seen selling or advertising any product which has not been approved by the FDA is perpetrating an illegality, and should stop immediately.
He further advised celebrities who are approached for advertisement to demand FDA approval notice of the product, and further request for a letter approving the advert, after the text of the commercial had been vetted.
“If anyone approaches you to advertise a product, demand for the approval document, that alone does not automatically guarantee you to advertise the product, further demand for a letter approving the advert, before you go ahead,” he said.
Mr Lartey said, the FDA has a mandate to ensure the safety of the public, and for that matter, everyone needed to collaborate with them to save lives.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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.
