Jamaican Dancehall Star Popcaan Enstooled as Chief in Ghana
- Award-winning Jamaican artist, Popcaan, has been enstooled as a Chief of the Aseibu Traditional Area in Ghana's Central Region
- He was conferred the title Aboafohen of the Apagyahen Division in a glamorous ceremony attended by chiefs, elders, and residents
- The new title of the singer has sparked massive reactions among fans and music lovers on social media, who shared mixed opinions
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Andrae Hugh Sutherland, widely known as Popcaan, has been enstooled as a chief of the Aseibu Traditional Area in the country's Central Region, causing a stir among Ghanaians.
Source: TikTok
On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, a couple of videos went viral showing the award-winning musician being enstooled in one of the communities in Ghana.
A traditional ceremony attended by the chiefs, elders and some residents of the town saw Popcaan rocking a yellow and white cloth wrapped around his shoulder, depicting Ghanaian culture.
Some herbs and Ghanaian beads were placed around his neck and wrist, believed to be a traditional demand, with libations poured, and a short music and dance taking place as part of the event.
In a scene that caught the attention of many, the Jamaican artist was held by some people in African prints, believed to be the elders of the community and was made to sit on a stool three times to eventually crown him as the new Chief.
The stool name Nana Arkoh Kese 1 was conferred on him to climax the ceremony. Popcaan, who was seen in a joyous mood, then displayed his dancing skills during a drumming session.
Watch an Instagram video of Jamaican musician, Popcaan, being enstooled as a Ghanaian chief:
Reactions to Popcaan’s coronation as Ghanaian chief
Below are some social media comments compiled by YEN.com.gh following the coronation of Popcaan as a Ghanaian chief.
Diba wrote:
“Is this how it was done during our ancestors' time? Like selecting, appointing or picking someone because of his/her status? I just want to learn.”
Thunderman wrote:
“So wait, does it mean everyone can become a chief in Ghana now?”
Khobby West wrote:
“Popcaan has always owned a house on the Wind Bay (winiba) Cape Coast road.”
Dennis wrote:
“He really loves Ghana, and he has been here most of the time. Joseph Hill used to be here frequently, too, in the 2000s. If he were alive, he would have built his home like Popcaan here.”
Sister Yaa wrote:
“Does it mean everyone who visits Ghana would be enstooled and given a name?”
Agyenkwa wrote:
“We, the youth, are here to be enstooled and given that title. We have been ignored, but when the foreigners come, then gyasehene the first.”
Watch a TikTok video of Popcaan being carried amid his coronation:
Source: TikTok
Other foreigners enstooled as chiefs in Ghana
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported on other foreigners who were enstooled as chiefs in Ghana, including Lisa Raye, a US actress, model, and entrepreneur, who became a queen mother of Agona Kwanyanko in the Central Region.
According to reports, her title was conferred on her because of her humanitarian efforts, with the likes of Roland James Moxon, Michael Jai White, Rita Marley and others also conferred with traditional Ghanaian titles for various reasons.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
