In the age of social media, public figures can control narratives with just the tap of a button. However, that influence can sometimes come at a cost.
In Ghana, several high-profile personalities have found themselves in serious trouble for remarks made online, leading to lawsuits, arrests, and public backlash.
From defamation suits to criminal investigations, we take a closer look at some well-known names who landed in hot water for their social media outbursts.
Agradaa
Controversial fetish priestess turned pastor, evangelist Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, is no stranger to controversy stemming from her social media commentary.
In 2024, she became embroiled in a bitter public feud with the founder of Glorious Word Power Ministries, Rev. Isaac Owusu Bempah.
The dispute escalated into a series of death threats, arrests, and a lawsuit.
Fast-forward to 2025, and Nana Agradaa was in trouble again. Gospel artiste Empress Gifty filed a defamation lawsuit in May 2025 at the Tema High Court against Nana Agradaa, seeking GH₵20 million in damages after Agradaa made a viral video accusing Gifty of prostitution, bestiality, adultery with pastors, and insulting her intelligence; the suit also demands removal of all offending content, a perpetual injunction, and legal costs.
However, Agradaa has dismissed the suit as an “empty threat” and claims she has not been officially served
Bullgod
Artiste manager and entertainment personality Bullgod (real name Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson) has had multiple run-ins with the law over his utterances—both online and offline.
In 2017, he was arrested in connection with the murder of Fennec Okyere, another artiste manager, based on threats he had allegedly made. He was later discharged and acquitted.
In 2021, Bullgod was arrested by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) after a video surfaced in which he allegedly stated that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo would not finish his term if customers of defunct gold dealership Menzgold were not paid.
He was detained in a maximum-security facility and later released.
Shatta Wale
Dancehall star Shatta Wale, known for his unfiltered commentary on social media, found himself in legal trouble following a heated online exchange with his former manager, Bullgod, in 2022.
Shatta Wale publicly accused Bullgod of involvement in the 2014 murder of Fennec Okyere, despite Bullgod having already been cleared of any wrongdoing in that case.
In response, Bullgod filed a GH₵1 million defamation lawsuit at the Accra High Court, demanding an apology and compensation.
On June 27, 2023, the court adopted a consent judgement, reflecting an out-of-court settlement between the two.
As part of the settlement, Shatta Wale was to issue a public apology and cover the legal fees for Bullgod’s legal team. On April 30, 2025, Shatta Wale publicly apologised and retracted the murder accusations he made on November 2, 2022.
LilWin
Popular Kumawood actor Kwadwo Nkansah, known as LilWin, came under fire after making a series of derogatory comments about actress Martha Ankomah on social media.
In early 2024, LilWin lashed out at Ankomah for allegedly disparaging Kumawood movies and actors and questioned her suitability as a brand ambassador.
In retaliation, Martha Ankomah filed a $5 million defamation lawsuit against him.
Both parties have since appeared in court multiple times. LilWin has publicly expressed hope for a resolution.
As of now, the case remains ongoing, with a formal apology and retraction from LilWin expected as a condition for settlement.
Afia Schwarzenegger
Controversial socialite and media personality Afia Schwarzenegger (Valentina Nana Agyeiwaa) has also faced legal consequences for comments made on social media.
In June 2022, Afia claimed during a broadcast that she had a sexual relationship with Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.
Wontumi denied the allegation, calling it defamatory and damaging to his reputation.
On June 9, 2022, he filed a GH₵2 million defamation lawsuit, seeking damages, legal fees, and a public retraction.
In January 2023, the Tema High Court found Afia in contempt of court for failing to appear and fined her GH₵60,000. She was also barred from making further public comments on the matter for two years.
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