Akrobeto's Latest Kantanka SUV Speaks Twi To Road Users While On Reverse, Excites Them In Video

• Kumawood ace Akrobeto impressed Ghanaians as he stepped out with his latest Kantanka SUV, the Ɔnantefoɔ
• In a video on social media, Akrobeto was spotted interacting with some pedestrians who gathered to admire the new car
• One feature of the car which excited the admirers was its ability to issue a warning to road users in Twi while in reverse mode
• YEN.com.gh spoke to an entertainment journalist to get his take on how celebrity endorsements of locally made products influence public perception

Kumawood actor Akrobeto, known in private life as Akwasi Boadi, has excited admirers with his latest car, a Kantanka Ɔnantefoɔ SUV.

Akrobeto recently stepped out in his Kantanka SUV, which he released in January 2025, and got many people impressed by the car's build and performance.

In a video shared on Instagram on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, by fashion entrepreneur, Osebo The Zaraman, Akrobeto is seen riding in the blue-coloured car, which is yet to be registered.

Parked on the shoulder of a busy road, the Kumawood star sits in the driver's seat, beaming with pride and full of smiles.

A man standing beside the car is heard expressing his satisfaction with the car's quality while an unseen lady also admires the interior of the car.

The Kantanka car is solid. I am not deceiving you. Kantanka Ɔnantefoɔ. Check the interior of the car. This is for Wofa Akrobeto. Look at that. May God bless Apostle Kwadwo Safo," the said.

The UTV Real News presenter gets out of the car to interact with the admirers of his car, saying:

"It is a very nice car. When I am going you will know I am going."

Akrobeto's Kantanka SUV speaks Twi

After the short interaction, Akrobeto, who recently survived an accident, gets back into the car to continue his journey. Moving in reverse, the car's system sends a caution to road users to be careful as the car moves backwards.

"Please, I am reversing, so move away. Move away and do not think about insurance and stand there," the car's audio system announced in Twi.

Hearing the warning, the man in the video is even more impressed by the car's features and shouts:

"Is it the car that spoke? Wofa, do it again, let me hear. If this had been made by the whiteman, it would have been hailed as so special," he said.

Watch the video of Akrobeto's Kantanka SUV below:

Ghanaians react to video of Akrobeto's Kantanka SUV

The video triggered many reactions from social media users who were also impressed by Akrobeto's car. YEN.com.gh gathered a few reactions below.

prince.adusepoku said:

"This is super beautiful I pray I get the money soon to purchase my Kantanka onantefo 😍😍😍🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭."

djmoneyafrica said:

"They need to strategise their marketing too. This is very impressive."

iam_bibi4 recommended another car:

"Relax, check the Kantanka Mensah."

solomon_gyan thought there was not enough support for Kantanka:

"We don't support our own. If it's Tanzania like they will support this man, hmmm, Ghana."

How good are the Kantanka cars?

Kantanka Automobiles, established by Apostle Dr. Ing. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, Ghana’s first indigenous car manufacturer, makes a variety of vehicles including pickups, SUVs, and saloon cars that suit local circumstances. The brand also promotes durability, focus on innovative designs, voice-controlled uses, fingerprint ignition, strong suspension systems on vehicles meant for Ghanaian roads, and many more.

Regarding performance, vehicles such as the Kantanka Omama and Onantefo have received accolades for their durability and performance on rough terrain, the company is also offering a three-year warranty and competitive pricing, with some vehicles starting as low as GH¢85,000.

Kantanka has received recognition from the Ghana National Road Safety Commission for meeting safety specifications, but there have been national discussions about the level of local content, and critics have claimed that some of their vehicles are built from imported parts. The company's CEO, Kwadwo Safo Jnr defended its production process and reiterated the company's dedication to Ghanaian ingenuity.

Although there have been mixed reviews, Kantanka still represents local creativity and industrial dream. The company seems to have made great strides in the Ghanaian car market and is still trying to position itself as a cultural and technological brand, representing the capability of African engineers.

Speaking to YEN.com.gh, entertainment journalist, Yaw Boadu-Ayeboadoh, shared his expert opinion on how celebrity endorsements of locally made products influence public perception

"Celebrity endorsements of made in Ghana products, such as Akrobeto driving a Kantanka SUV, are powerful in the public perception of made in Ghana products, as well as national pride and ownership. When a beloved personality is seen in a homegrown national brand, it not only increases the visibility of the product but also legitimises the product for the masses," he said.

Akrobeto flexes in his Kantanka SUV

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Akrobeto had, in a video on social media, looked dapper as he rocked a singlet, shorts and half-shoes as he parked his Kantanka vehicle.

The veteran actor looked dapper in his outfit as he stepped out of the SUV in style and was recorded by a passerby who noticed his presence.

The video got many Ghanaians pleased with Akrobeto's simple yet dapper style of dressing and hailed him.

Source: YEN.com.gh