Ama Burland's 64-Year-Old Mum To Participate In The Anti-Galamsey Protest, Peeps Commend Her

Ama Burland's 64-Year-Old Mum To Participate In The Anti-Galamsey Protest, Peeps Commend Her

  • Ghanaian influencer Ama Burland shared an inspiring video of her 64-year-old mom joining the final day of the anti-galamsey protest
  • She noted that she would join her daughter on Saturday, October 5, 2024, and encouraged everyone to come out to get their voices heard
  • The video of Ama Burland's mom touched many Ghanaians, while others talked about how beautiful and young the woman looked

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Ghanaian influencer Ama Burland shared an emotional video of her mother's plans to join the anti-galamsey protest.

The three-day protest in the capital of Accra started on Thursday, October 3, and will end on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

Ama Burland and her mother, Ama Burland, Anti-galamsey protest
Ama Burland's 64-year-old mum participates in anti-galamsey protest. Image Credit: @ama_burland
Source: Twitter

Ama Burland's mother to join protest

In the video, Ama Burland asked her mother whether she would join the anti-galamsey protest and she responded in the affirmative. Her mother noted that she would join the final day of activity on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

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In the video, the co-host of the controversial podcast Rants, Bants and Confessions asked her mother why she wanted to participate.

She responded by saying that if those in authority were killing its citizens, it was prudent of her to take to the streets. Ama's mother then encouraged everyone to support and have their voice heard.

In the video caption on her X account, the social media influencer said her mother was 64, and the youth had no excuse not to join the protest. She further expressed gratitude to God for the kind of home she came from.

"Everyday I thank God for the home I was raised in. My mom is 64 and coming for the protest. You have no excuseeee😭 #SayNoToGalamsey"

Below is the video of Ama Burland's mother agreeing to protest:

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Reactions to video of Ama Burland's mom

Many people in the comments section admired Ama Burland's mother's beauty.

They talked about how young she looked despite being 64. Others also commended her mother for her desire to join the anti-galamsey protest.

Below are the opinions of social media users:

@that_fine_gen said:

"She looks like she’s in her late 40s . She can’t be 64."

@kwesi_kudoh said:

"Now we know where the look is coming from. Judging from your mum, your guy should just put the ring on it. Past, present and future beauty ankasa"

@bonds_owen said:

"Your Mom looks so good at her age 💯"

@naadeix said:

"The Ga is killing me🤣🤣 but period auntie!!! #StopGalamseyNow #FreetheCitizens"

Protestors ban Shatta Wale's songs

YEN.com.gh also reported that Ghanaians marched from Okponglo to the Black Stars Square to protest against illegal mining, known in Ghana as galamsey.

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In a video, the protestors stopped a DJ from playing dancehall musician Shatta Wale's songs after the musician's recent disagreements with the protestors.

The acclaimed artiste recently expressed his disapproval over the anti-galamsey protests and got into some heated exchanges with many of the youth on X.

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Geraldine Amoah (Entertainment editor) Geraldine Amoah is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. She pursued Business Administration at Ashesi University and graduated in 2020. She has over 3 years of experience in journalism. Geraldine's professional career in journalism started at Myjoyonline at Multimedia Group Limited, where she worked as a writer. She has completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced digital reporting and fighting misinformation.