Adum PZ Fire: Maame Ode Sobs As Her Benefactor Loses Shop, Looks Sad In Video
- Ghanaian traditional dancer Maame Ode was recently spotted at the Adum PZ market after the recent disaster
- The dancer and composer couldn't hide her emotions as she recounted the fire's impact on her livelihood
- A video of the traditional dancer looking forlorn at the accident scene has sparked significant reactions from social media users
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The recent Adum PZ fire incident on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, has left many small and medium-sized business owners with huge losses.
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A devastating fire that began at dawn and raged until nightfall destroyed all shops in the Adum Blue Light market area.
Despite several attempts, officers of the Ghana National Fire Service failed to put out the fire and save some items from being completely burnt, leading to losses estimated in the millions.
Trader subgroups like the Watch Sellers Association of Kumasi say it has lost millions of Ghana cedis to the raging fire.
Ghanaian composer and dancer Maame Ode was among the many indirect victims of the Adum PZ Fire.
The viral sensation used to frequent the market to promote businesses to her teeming online audience.
Her main benefactor, Maame Serwaa Boutique, a viral fashion shop owner who has been endorsed by several Kumawood celebrities, including Nana Ama McBrown, says she has lost over GH₵150,000 worth of goods.
Disturbed by the incident, Maame Ode stormed the accident scene to support her benefactor and others.
The renowned dancer who has composed songs for top personalities including business mogul Osei Kwame Despite couldn't hide her emotions as she got there.
Maame Ode speaks after Adum PZ fire
The video of Maame Ode at the site of the Adum Market fire has sparked massive reactions on social media. While some prayed for Maame Serwaa's recovery, others applauded Maame Ode's show of concern.
In a recent video sighted by YEN.com.gh, Maame Ode opened up about her frustrations after the Adum PZ Fire.
According to the singer, she has benefitted immensely from her promotional services to her embattled benefactor and cannot fathom how to survive without the woman in business.
Maame Ode recounted being a mother to children whose father had died. She also said that her mother was about 100 years old and was relying on her making the situation more pressing.
Speaking to the interview, Maame Ode sorrowfully said,
"You know my kids have no father. In this short while, I've met Maame Serwaa, anytime she goes to pick up her goods, she brings me and my kids rice and other stuff. I don't recall the last time I bought such stuff with my money."
"The little ones among them are no longer looked down upon as bastards because she always provides. Even my cultural troupe benefit from her benevolence. So when I heard the store was burnt, I knew my end had come."
Watch the video below:
Reactions to Maame Ode's video at Adum PZ
Boatemaa || shein shopper commended Maame Ode's show of gratitude:
"Maame Ode is such a grateful person🥺."
Obaapa Liz said:
"Oooooh maame Serwaa , your deeds will be remembered, I never knew you till I chanced on you in 2021 and since then, you have taken me as your little sister . God bless bless her in different ways ❤️❤️."
Abynah Mira said:
"It could be cox the slippers u can purchase one at 450gh plus bags and dresses and it’s two shops heerrr it’s not easy oooo."
Madam sandy said:
"Hmm, Maame Sewaa is indeed a humanitarian. I did business with her in 2016. Ever since I met her, I can testify she is like a big sister."
Paulina Yeboah said:
"May the Lord keep you and strengthen you, may his face shine upon you, maa."
Adum trader criticises Ibrahim Mahama after fire
Meanwhile, one of the traders affected by the Adum Market fire incident has criticised Ibrahim Mahama, the business mogul and brother of Ghana's President Mahama.
In a YEN.com.gh report, the victim, who claimed to have lost goods worth millions of cedis, expressed frustration at the lack of adequate firefighting resources in the country.
Curiously, the furious trader singled out the CEO of Engineers & Planners, Ibrahim Mahama, calling on him to donate fire tenders to the GNFS instead of buying luxury items.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
