Sista Afia: Ghanaian Singer Says Accra Is Very Expensive: "I Spend Dollars Instead Of Cedis"

Sista Afia: Ghanaian Singer Says Accra Is Very Expensive: "I Spend Dollars Instead Of Cedis"

  • Sista Afia, in a conversation with blogger Zionfelix, discussed the cost of living in Accra, specifically East Legon
  • The singer said the cost of living in East Legon was one of the most expensive she has ever seen
  • Sista Afia added that she does not even spend cedis in Ghana anymore, sparking reactions from social media users

Ghanaian singer Sista Afia, in a conversation with popular blogger Zionfelix, expressed her concerns about the soaring cost of living in Accra, particularly in the affluent neighbourhood of East Legon.

Sista Afia in pics
Ghanaian singer Sista Afia Photo Source: sista.afia
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The artiste did not mince words when she described East Legon as one of the most expensive places she has ever encountered.

Sista Afia painted a vivid picture of the exorbitant expenses residents there have to deal with. She emphasised that the cost of basic necessities like housing, food, and transportation in the area had reached higher heights.

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One striking statement from the singer that made Ghanaians react was her revelation that she no longer spends the Ghanaian cedi in the country. While some may interpret this as a sign of her affluence, it sparked a flurry of reactions from social media users.

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Many took to various platforms to voice their opinions, acknowledging that Accra was indeed expensive but pointing out that the singer was exaggerating. Some asked if she bought porridge and bread in dollars as well.

Sista Afia sparks reactions

YEN.com.gh gathered some reactions from social media users

kimberlybanks24 said:

If you want to know cost of living in ghana you ask those on the streets not those that are internet popular and buy high class things

buabenggh reacted:

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Who cares..only in Ghana we allow that..go to UK where she always come and ask her if she can use that dollars her

novemberboi_14 commented:

So now all the women for market dey take dollars wow

Sista Afia talks about marriage

In another story, Sista Afia has revealed that she is in no rush to settle down with a man, revealing that she has been unlucky with relationships.

The singer mentioned that she did not mind being unmarried at 35, adding that not everyone is destined to get married.

Sista Afia also said she was currently not interested in a relationship and was more focused on her music.

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Geraldo Amartey (Entertainment Editor) Geraldo Amartey is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. He pursued a degree in linguistics at the University of Ghana and graduated in 2020. He has over three years of experience in journalism. Geraldo's professional career in journalism started at the Ministry Of Information, where he worked as a writer. He has completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. You can reach out to him at geraldo.amartey@yen.com.gh.