The now-infamous altercation between Accra FM presenter Nana Romeo and Prophet Kumchacha on United Showbiz took many viewers by surprise. As tensions soared and voices escalated, Kumchacha launched a physical confrontation, grabbing Nana Romeo’s shirt and threatening to beat him over a disagreement surrounding media ethics and respect.
But what left many wondering was why Nana Romeo, known for his assertive commentary, remained unusually calm and restrained—despite the clear provocation. He has now broken his silence on The Delay Show, offering insight into his composure, the influence of his daughter, and a chilling mystery surrounding his left hand.
“With my issue with Kumchacha, I was gentle because of my daughter. She is my everything. Whatever action I’d take, I picture her,” Romeo revealed in the interview. “My daughter is internet-savvy; she’d definitely ask me what happened if she saw the video. Had it not been for her, I swear to God that it would have been messy with Kumchacha.”
Romeo went on to disclose a personal story tied to a warning he received from his father—one that has stayed with him for years.
“I don’t hit people with my left hand. The first and last time I did, the case ended up at the police station. It happened in Cote D’Ivoire. The person’s ear was affected. Since then, my father advised me never to use that hand on anyone again.”
According to the radio presenter, there’s something he himself doesn’t fully understand about the power or consequence associated with his left hand. “I don’t know the mystery surrounding it, but I know when it hits you, it’s not a pleasant scene,” he added.
This personal reflection sheds new light on his decision not to retaliate when Kumchacha confronted him during the broadcast. What many viewers perceived as passivity was, in reality, a conscious act of restraint—one guided by family, wisdom, and a deep fear of what could have gone wrong.
The clash itself stemmed from a fiery exchange over Kumchacha’s earlier remarks criticizing media personality Vim Lady. Romeo had defended Vim Lady’s credibility and condemned Kumchacha’s comments, which led to a string of accusations and insults between the two. Kumchacha accused Romeo of being a hypocrite and misleading the public, especially in his handling of commentary around figures like Captain Smart, Bishop Salifu, and the late Akua Donkor.
At the height of the exchange, Kumchacha stormed at Romeo, vowing to end his career and teach him a lesson. But Romeo’s calm—though unexpected—may have prevented the night from turning into full-blown chaos.
Watch Nana Romeo’s interview below:
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