By: Kenneth Appiah Bani
A photo of Ghanaian highlife singer, Akwaboah, and his wife has set social media ablaze. The trending image, which was meant to capture a moment of love and togetherness, has instead stirred a wave of comments many expressing concern or confusion over the musician’s appearance.
In the photo, Akwaboah is seen looking noticeably different from his usual polished and vibrant self. This change hasn’t gone unnoticed by fans and netizens. Some have gone as far as to suggest he appears sick, while others believe he may simply be aging or that the photo might have been poorly lit or edited.
“It’s either he’s sick or growing old or it’s the picture… cus he looks sick in the photo,” one user remarked, echoing a sentiment that has been widely shared across platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook.
Another commenter noted, “Honestly Akwaboah has changed from his recent looks… what could be the reason?” Others took a more humorous or sarcastic tone: “He turn grandfather by force after marriage” and “This farm can talk… global hmmm,” highlighting the wild nature of online commentary.
However, Akwaboah himself has since responded and in classic style. In a light hearted video shared online, the singer is seen laughing with his wife as she reads out some of the wild social media reactions. “Do you see what Ghanaians are saying about you?” she teased, and the two burst into laughter, clearly amused and unbothered by the trending chatter.
Adding a dose of wit to his response, Akwaboah threw in a sharp retort:
“Common sense is like deodorant. The people who really need it, don’t use it.”
His clever comeback has since gone viral, winning him praise for his humour and confidence. Many fans applauded his ability to stay grounded and positive in the face of online criticism.
Akwaboah, known for his soulful voice and emotional lyrics, recently tied the knot in a ceremony that delighted fans. As he navigates married life and public attention, it’s clear that the singer is not letting online trolls steal his peace.
In the end, it might just have been a bad photo but Akwaboah’s cool, confident reaction proves he’s aging like fine wine, not crumbling under pressure.
Watch the video of his response.
