'Furious' Agya Koo Halts Funeral Performance After Heated Argument With NDC Supporters

'Furious' Agya Koo Halts Funeral Performance After Heated Argument With NDC Supporters

  • Ghanaian actor Agya Koo was spotted arguing at a funeral where he was billed to perform with his band
  • Reports suggested that the actor lashed out at members of the audience who were from the NDC party
  • A video of the situation has popped up online, garnering mixed reactions from fans on social media

Veteran Kumawood actor and session musician, Agya Koo, stoked controversy after clashing with audience members at a recent performance.

The 'commander' of the highlife genre is a sworn supporter of the National Patriotic Party (NPP) and has been seen on several campaign trails.

A trending video of the seasoned musician engaged in a heated political argument during a session performance has sparked a frenzy online.

Kumawood star Agya Koo and his band performing live, NPP supporters
Ghanaian entertainer Agya Koo clashes with supporters over politics. Photo source: Facebook/Agyakoo.Official
Source: Facebook

Agya Koo halts performance due to political debate

In the video sighted by YEN.com.gh, Agya Koo was seen exchanging words with some fans at what was believed to be a funeral.

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Reports indicated that the actor and musician halted his show to take on fans after they sang NDC chants during his performance.

The fans reportedly accused the 55-year-old of being politically intolerant, claiming that he had tried to spread NPP propaganda.

Agya Koo had tried explaining that he was tolerant of other party members, citing that some of his band members belonged to the NDC party led by former president John Dramani Mahama.

The renowned Kumawood actor has yet to address the situation after the video of his furious reaction circulated online.

It was also reported that after his argument with the audience, Agya Koo dropped the mic and seemed to end his session.

Ghanaians react to Agya Koo's conduct

YEN.com.gh has looked at comments from fans in reaction to Agya Koo's conduct, after he halted his performance.

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@Brofo_bone said:

"Someone ein funeral too u dey do politics. Agya koo paaa."

@nuski077 wrote:

"Agye koo paa because npp gave him money to build his mansion nti ‍♂️."

@mcsoul9 noted:

"Agya koo is loosing his long standing respect. Manh, learn to tolerate small wai."

@gomez_gh_ quizzed:

"How the dead go sleep in peace."

@gomez_gh_ remarked:

"Agyakoo take politics go someone ein funeral."

Agya Koo releases rumoured NPP campaign song

In news related to the musician, YEN.com.gh also reported on Agya Koo releasing what many believed was a campaign song for the NPP's presidential candidate.

The award-winning actor dropped a short video singing and dancing to the tune, which repeated the name of Kennedy Agyapong and was titled He's the One.

Proofread by Berlinda Entsie, journalist and copy editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Peter Ansah (Entertainment Editor) Ansah Peter is an entertainment editor at YEN.com.gh. He studied Development Planning at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, graduating in 2018. His professional career in entertainment journalism dates eight years back as a showbiz and arts blogger for the now-defunct motionhypegh.net, continuing to Muse Media Networks, acting as the editorial manager for the network's flagship multimedia platforms. He has also managed several PR roles with top clients, including Afro Nation Ghana and Morgan Heritage. You can reach him at peter.ansah@yen.com.gh

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