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Okyeame Kwame under fire over armed robbery-LGBT comparison

Popular Ghanaian Hiplife sensation Okyeame Kwame is under fire over a tweet he made comparing armed robbery and homosexuality.

This comes after his submission on UTV’s United Showbiz Show raised eyebrows.

In his submission on March 9, 2024, Okyeame Kwame said that he was more concerned with other problems than the topic of the Anti-LGBT+ Bill currently awaiting assent by the president.

He expressed that addressing the rampant corruption and economic issues should take precedence over the bill, which is currently pending presidential approval.

In a tweet on March 12, 2024, in reply to a post by veteran comedian Kwaku Sintim-Misa asking if his “Afia Siriboe” persona would be arrested if the bill was passed, Okyeame Kwame brought up the comparison.

“You have three adult children, two of them are thieves, and the other is a homosexual, which one would you be more worried about?” he stated.

His post, however, was met with various reactions from social media, many of whom criticised his analogy.

This situation comes on the back of the ongoing conversation about LGBT+ rights and societal values in Ghana.

The Anti-LGBT+ Bill is a law that seeks to impose harsh penalties and restrictions on LGBTQ+ people and their allies in Ghana.

The bill includes provisions such as imprisonment and bans for people engaging in pro-LGBTQ+ actions.

The bill, which was passed by parliament on February 28, 2024, and awaits the president’s assent, aims to protect Ghanaian family values and culture from foreign LGBTQ+ influence.

However, the bill has been criticized by human rights groups, civil society organizations, LGBTQ+ activists, and some celebrities and diplomats, who say the bill violates the rights and dignity of LGBTQ+ people and their supporters and could harm Ghana’s economy, health, education, and foreign relations.

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Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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