Osei Kwame Despite Breaks Silence on Occultism Claims

Osei Kwame Despite Breaks Silence on Occultism Claims

  • Osei Kwame Despite finally spoke out after months of rumours linking him to occult practices, setting the record straight
  • The business mogul addressed controversies surrounding Daddy Lumba’s family and the false narratives that dragged his name into the debate
  • Kwame Despite opened up about his wealth, vast salt factory, charitable work, and why he believed his name had been unfairly targeted by gossip

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Ghanaian businessman and CEO of the Despite Media Group, Osei Kwame Despite, has finally broken his silence after being dragged into claims that he is involved in occult practices.

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Osei Kwame Despite responds to social media accusations. Image credit: despite_one
Source: Instagram

The rumours came in the wake of controversies surrounding the late music legend Daddy Lumba and disputes between his two legal wives.

Because of his close ties with the late musician, some people took the opportunity to spread false stories about him.

Known for being quiet and reserved, Despite said he had had enough and decided to speak out.

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Kwame Despite expressed displeasure over false claims

In a rare audio clip, he addressed the accusations directly.

“Sometimes what I hear about me on social media just leaves me in disbelief,” he said. “I even ask myself, is this really the same person they are talking about?”

He then highlighted his business accomplishments, pointing to his vast salt factory, which spans about 700 acres.

Even though over 600 people work there daily, harvesting salt from the sea.

“So when I earn money, what’s news about it? What’s wrong if I buy a car or take care of myself?” he asked.

Kwame Despite reacted to occultism allegations

The businessman also spoke about his charitable work, including blood donation drives he organised through his media platforms to support the Ghana Blood Bank.

Despite saying it hurts that false claims of occultism overshadow his good deeds.

“I am not a bad person,” he emphasised. “I am not involved in any of the things people are gossiping about. I’ve worked very hard for years, and my success comes from dedication and honest work.”

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Listen to the audio on TikTok below:

Through his message, Kwame Despite hopes to clear his name and remind Ghanaians to focus on facts rather than rumours.

His story shows that hard work, philanthropy, and integrity should be recognised, and that success should never be twisted into false narratives.

Despite acted shy as Fiifi Pratt visited

Ghanaian business mogul, Osei Kwame Despite, popularly known as Despite, has warmed hearts with his show of humility.

This comes after journalist Fiifi Pratt had the opportunity to visit his home and shared a short snippet of what happened.

A video, which has since gone viral and was sighted by YEN.com.gh, showed the business mogul taking a stroll on his plush East Legon mansion in Accra.

Dr Osei Kwame Despite, Daddy Lumba, Akosua Serwaa, Odo Broni, legal battle, Kumasi High Court ruling, Team Legal Wives
Dr Osei Kwame Despite speaks about the ongoing battle between Daddy Lumba’s wives, Akosua Serwaa and Odo Broni. Image credit: @beautyqueen_5l, @maaadwoa405
Source: TikTok

Osei Kwame Despite denies backing Odo Broni

Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Popular businessman Osei Kwame Despite has broken his silence on the ongoing beef between Daddy Lumba's wives, Akosua Serwaa and Odo Broni.

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Despite shows humility, acts shy as Fiifi Pratt visits his luxurious East Legon mansion, video

In a viral TikTok post shared on December 29, 2025, the business mogul denied rumours that he was backing one faction and said he had no stake in the beef.

Highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, passed away on July 26, 2025, sparking a legal battle between his two widows.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Blessed Antwi (Editorial Assistant) Blessed Antwi is a Ghanaian digital media professional and Editorial Assistant at Yen.com.gh. He has over 5-years of experience in content writing, SEO, and visual storytelling, with experience in entertainment, sports, and political reporting. Blessed has worked with platforms such as Ghcelebinfo, Opera News, Vimbuzz, OccupyGh, and Scooper News. You can reach him on blessed.antwi@yen.com.gh.