Ghanaian rapper Dadie Opanka
Ghanaian rapper Armstrong Affum, popularly known as Dadie Opanka, has disagreed with the common belief by some women that Ghanaian men are unromantic.
In an interview on Accra FM on February 6, 2025, Dadie Opanka argued that most Ghanaian women who demand flowers from their partners do not even fully understand the significance behind the gesture.
He explained that gifting flowers is not part of Ghanaian culture and emphasised that it should not be the standard for judging whether a man is romantic.
He added that women should focus on things they can truly benefit from instead.
“Sometimes, we shouldn’t blindly imitate what the Western world is doinng. Let’s be honest, what is the actual benefit of flowers? Are they going to plant them in their gardens or use them to decorate their homes? When you are abroad, it makes sense, but here in Ghana, it doesn’t because it’s part of someone else’s culture. The Westerners see the beauty in it, but it’s not necessarily something that resonates with us,” he said.
Dadie Opanka further stated that if Ghanaian women are going to embrace Western practices, they should also be open to the idea of splitting bills during dates, as many women in such countries would.
“If our women are complaining about these things, then when we go on dates, they should also agree to split the bills, because women abroad often do that. But here, if we suggest that women pay their share, they’ll call us stingy.
“The Westerners appreciate flowers, and they also appreciate the little things. But instead of asking for flowers, our women should focus on things they truly need, like wigs or rent money. If they expect flowers, then they should adopt the whole package, including splitting the bill like Western women do,” he added.
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