Fella Makafui is a Ghanaian actress and entrepreneur
Actress and entrepreneur Fella Makafui has taken legal action following an offensive comment made about her five-year-old daughter, Island, on social media.
The comment, posted by an individual identified as “Ghatu” on X, appeared beneath a video Fella Makafui shared about her child.
The individual wrote under the post: “the girl ein inside go sweet basaaaaa,” a comment many netizens criticised as pedophilic.
In a statement shared on X on January 20, 2026, the actress described the message as “completely unacceptable” and said it exposed her daughter to language no minor should ever encounter.
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“The incident has caused me immense emotional distress and sleepless nights. No parent should have to endure seeing their child spoken about in such a harmful and inappropriate manner,” part of the statement read.
Fella Makafui noted that while the individual has apologised for the comment, this does not diminish the severity of what was said. She confirmed that the matter has been formally reported and is now under the management of her legal team.
The actress added that she will not engage in online discussions regarding the incident, insisting that the focus must remain on safeguarding the dignity and well-being of her child.
Read the full statement from Fella Makafui below:
“A disturbing and inappropriate comment was made by an individual on Twitter (Ghatu) under a video I shared of my 5-year-old child. What was said crossed a line no child should ever be subjected to. As a mother, this experience has shaken me deeply. It has caused emotional distress, anxiety, and sleepless nights. No parent should ever have to see their child spoken about or perceived in such a manner.
“Although an apology has since been issued, I want to make it clear that an apology alone does not erase the nature of the comment or the impact it has had on me and my family. Words directed at a child carry lasting weight, and the harm cannot simply be undone. Due to the seriousness of this matter, it has been formally reported, and my legal team is actively handling the situation. I will not be engaging in online arguments or back-and-forths. This is no longer social media discourse, this is about the protection, dignity, and safety of a child,” the statement read.
The statement added, “I sincerely appreciate everyone who has shown concern, support, and solidarity. Your voices matter, and your support has meant more than words can express. My sole focus right now is protecting my child’s peace and innocence.”
— Fella Precious Makafui (@fellamakafui_) January 20, 2026
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