Kwadwo Emmanuel (pictured) trends on social media amid TikToker shooting incident
On June 10, 2025, news broke that popular Ghanaian TikToker Hayford Boateng, popularly known as GH Kobby, had allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend, known as “Yaa Baby.”
As chaos erupted and the story unfolded, attention shifted to another individual involved in the incident; one of the men arrested alongside Kobby.
The young man, identified as Kwadwo Emmanuel and nicknamed “Obolo” by netizens, quickly began trending on social media.
Many believe he was wrongfully caught up in the situation, with users claiming he was simply an innocent ‘follow back’ who happened to be hanging out with Kobby constantly.
In viral footage from the police station during their arrest, Obolo, also known by the nickname “Ashawo”, was seen sweating profusely.
These videos triggered widespread sympathy, with many users arguing that his behaviour and past social media presence suggest he is harmless.
The hashtag #JusticeForObolo began trending as netizens rallied in his defence, insisting he was never involved in the violent activity.
According to several online users, Obolo was mainly interested in food and fun during his hangouts with GH Kobby.
Videos have since resurfaced showing him dancing at parties and indulging in eating sprees, heightening public perception of his nonviolent nature.
Obolo’s involvement according to eyewitness
Following the news of Yaa Baby’s tragic death, an eyewitness came forward claiming that GH Kobby instructed Ashawo (Obolo) to retrieve the weapon used in the shooting from his car.
“We were there when GH Kobby told Ashawo to bring the gun from his car. After he brought it, Kobby and the others left the scene. I warned Kobby to be careful because he said he wanted to fire a warning shot. He was struggling to load the bullets. I even told the lady [Yaa Baby] to move away from him, but she didn’t listen,” the eyewitness stated.
According to additional reports, after GH Kobby allegedly discharged the weapon, accidentally killing Yaa Baby, Obolo attempted to flee the scene to avoid arrest.
Interestingly, he has also claimed to be a relative of the deceased, further complicating the public’s narrative.
Since Obolo’s arrest, old videos of him have resurfaced, fuelling a heated debate online about his involvement and whether he should be held accountable.
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