Lady Schools Celestine Donkor on How To Prepare Slimy Okra Stew on Instagram

• Ghanaian gospel musician Celestine Donkor has shown her fans an easy way to prepare okra stew in a viral video
• One of her fans in the comments section alerted the female celebrity about a mistake she made during her cooking tutorial
• Some social media users have shared mixed reactions after watching Celestine Donkor's video on Instagram

Ghanaian gospel musician Celestine Donkor has shown her culinary skills in a viral Instagram video, proving she is a talented chef.

The celebrity mother dressed up casually in a simple outfit as she showcased the ingredients she was preparing to use for her okra stew.

Celestine Donkor kept her fans engaged as she expertly filmed the detailed process of preparing the local delicacy, popular amongst residents of the Volta Region. The celebrity lightened the mood as she danced while making the viral video.

Celestine's fan shares tips on cooking okra

One of Celestine Donkor's Instagram followers, Wendy Glory Official, appeared not to be too impressed with the former's okra cooking skills and proceeded to share pro tips on how to prepare the delicacy.

The melanin-skinned lady claimed that most professional chefs do not cover the saucepan when preparing okra stew to make it slimy.

Wendy Glory Official generated buzz on Instagram as many women applauded her for sharing this cooking tip.

However, some loyal fans of Celestine Donkor were not pleased with her comment.

YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions below:

Wendygloryofficial remarked:

"We don’t cover okra when cooking.. It will take the slime away."

Abayahelsie stated:

"The food caught my attention ego sweet papa😂😂😍."

Vinas Jewellery quipped:

"As for ewes, our secret ingredient is agiador/emani(herring). We can't cook any soup without it. 😍😍😍😂."

Caesar_sandie was buzzing with excitement:

"Camera 📸 quality chai, better than some TV stations' sef 😂😂😍😍."

gifty_eyram_gh_beautyqueen posted:

"Yaymaa laa our number 9 delicacy dey be 👏🔥❤️ made some yesterday. Well done Nye sii.# the glass pot 🤩."

Ingredients to prepare okra soup

• 3 tablespoons palm oil
• momoni optional
• 1 medium onion, chopped or blended
• habaneros, kpakposhito
• 2 tablespoons smoked shrimp powder
• 3 small dried herrings with bones removed
• 4 medium crabs cleaned
• ½ medium smoked mackerel divided into smaller chunks
• A handful of clams without shells and cleaned
• shrimp fresh or dried, peeled and deveined
• 6 medium fingers of okra, grated or chopped

How to prepare okra stew

1. Wash and grate okra.
2. Boil the okra and set aside.
3. Wash the onion, Turkey berries and green pepper, and dried fish and blend.
4. In a saucepan, add your palm oil, chopped onions and salted Tilapia on medium heat.
5. Add the blended onion and protein of your choice.
6. Add your boiled oil and allow to cook for five minutes, and serve with her banku.

The Instagram video is below:

Celestine, Diana Hamilton collaborate on new song

Celestine Donkor, famed for evangelising and singing in her native dialect, Ewe, set the internet ablaze after teasing her upcoming song.

In a poster promoting the new tune, Diana Hamilton and Celestine Donkor looked gorgeous in identical two-piece ensembles. The style influencers accentuated their curves with tailored-to-fit trousers and white long-sleeve shirts.

With bold frontal lace haircuts and a lot of makeup to match their appearances, the well-known gospel stars looked effortlessly stylish.

The Instagram photo is below:

Celestine to sponsor DJ Awana's kids' education

Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about gospel singer Celestine Donkor and her spouse, Kofi Donkor, who committed to supporting DJ Awana's kids' education.

The duo announced this during a one-week celebration in Tema on April 27, 2025, in honour of the well-known DJ jockey.

DJ Awana, who worked with Multimedia Group's Adom FM and Hitz FM, died on April 6, 2025, in the 37 Military Hospital after a brief illness.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh