Afua Asantewaa Drops Bold Message to Ghanaians Following Split With Husband

Afua Asantewaa Drops Bold Message to Ghanaians Following Split With Husband

  • Afua Asantewaa has sent a strong message to Ghanaians after her recent separation from her husband, Kofi Owusu Aduonum
  • In a viral video, the influencer of singathon fame asked netizens to let her be after they demanded that she go silent on the saga
  • The controversial message from the media personality has sparked massive reactions on social media as fans shared their opinions

Afua Asantewaa has caused a stir online as she has sent a strong message to Ghanaians regarding her marital issues.

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Afua Asantewaa sends a strong message to Ghanaians as her separation from her husband, Kofi Owusu Aduonum, trends. Image credit: Kofi Owusu Aduonum
Source: Instagram

On Thursday, April 1 2026, the media personality caught the attention of observers after she hinted at marital troubles with her husband, amid rampant speculation.

In a TikTok live session with Prophet Fire Oja, Afua Asantewaa announced that she and her husband were separated after her relocation to Canada and not divorced.

The former GWR participant also stated that she was healing from an unspecified setback she was facing in her marriage.

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"I am not divorced. We are separated for a good cause, and I am gradually healing. It is not any big deal."

After publicly announcing her separation, some concerned Ghanaians demanded that she take her marital issues off social media.

Afua Asantewaa claps back at critics

In a video from a TikTok live session, the media personality sent a strong warning to her fans, asking them not to tell her to keep mute.

According to Afua Asantewaa, silence is no longer golden, explaining that the issue of late Daddy Lumba's first wife, Akosua Serwaa, is a clear example.

“Silence is not golden in this era. I am a trained journalist, and so I know when to speak and when not to speak,” Afua Asantewaa fired critics.

Afua Asantewaa further disclosed the pain she went through in her marriage, claiming her husband never came out to defend her when several allegations were made against her and when she had issues with the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

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The media personality added that there were allegedly circumstances in which she handed over her authority to Kofi Owusu Aduonum as the head of the family.

The TikTok video of Afua Asantewaa is below:

Afia Asantewaa sends message to Ghanaian

In a video shared on her official TikTok page, Afua Asantewaa was seen in a move attire and cheerfully dancing.

The media personality allegedly asked Ghanaians to stop talking about her marital issues in a song which was playing in the background. Captioning the video, she wrote:

"Fatal desire."

The controversial video has sparked massive reactions on social media as Ghanaians flooded the comments section to share their varied opinions.

Below is the TikTok video of Afua Asantewaa:

Reactions to Afua Asantewaa's message

Below are some social media comments compiled by YEN.com.gh following Afua Asantewaa's message to Ghanaians.

Sir Charles wrote:

"How I wish your husband is here dancing with you."

Fresh Empress wrote:

"Sis u soo beautiful and u hv made a bold decision as a strong woman."

Thomas wrote:

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"Think about how far you’ve become as a family, never give up at this stage nothing is perfect in life,just remember you are an inspiration to the young girls coming up reconsider your decision."
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Afia Asantewaa breaks her silence as she announces her separation from husband. Image credit: Kofi Owusu Aduonum
Source: Facebook

Afua Asantewaa's husband reacted to separation rumours

Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Afua Asantewaa's husband, Kofi Owusu Aduonum, reacted to his wife's claims about their marriage.

The GWR participant sparked buzz after confirming she is separated from her husband, months of speculation.

In a sharp rebuttal, her husband, Kofi Owusu Aduonum, has reportedly denied the separation claims, insisting they are still together and maintain a close relationship.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Grace Asare (Entertainment Editor) Grace Appiah Asare is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. She holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and IT from the Accra Institute of Technology (AIT). She has more than five years of experience as a journalist, and has worked with Scooper News and Opera News, where she produced engaging news content focusing on entertainment and politics. Grace also offered volunteer services at Tales of Africa, where she produced several articles highlighting African talents. She joined yen.com.gh in 2026