Ex-Wife Drags Edward Akwasi Boateng to Court, Demanding 50% Ownership of Kumasi Home
- Edward Akwasi Boateng said his ex-wife, Genevieve, dragged him to court demanding 50% ownership of his Kumasi home
- Genevieve claimed they built the property together during their marriage, and thus deserves a share
- The musician insisted he funded the house through his music success and rebuffed her claim
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Edward Akwasi Boateng, a veteran Ghanaian gospel artist, recently announced via his YouTube channel that his ex-wife, Genevieve, has filed for divorce and is seeking custody of their children and half-ownership of his house situated in Kumasi.
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According to Boateng, Genevieve returned the bride price, given during their wedding as a rite of passage, and she believes she should have a 50% ownership of the Kumasi home since they purchased it during their union.
Based on the court documents referenced in the video, Genevieve claims that Edward received a loan during their marriage due to her assistance and has refused to pay back the funds.
Edward Akwasi Boateng debunks his ex-wife's claims
Edward Akwasi Boateng has refuted his ex-wife's account, insisting he was responsible for the construction of his house, having enjoyed a successful career in the music industry, buoyed by his hit song "Ade Mepe", which was massively popular.
In addition, he indicated that during their marriage, he provided for Genevieve, taking her abroad, purchasing a car for her, and assisting her in acquiring a UK passport.
He also indicated that he was saddened by the ongoing dispute and stated that the trials of Christians can be excessive, but he was confident that God would lead him through every challenge.
Edward Akwasi Boateng expressed his gratitude to the Ghanaian public and his fans, who have supported him since he began selling his music on a flash drive in local marketplaces as he worked his way up. He asked people to remain calm while the legal proceedings are ongoing.
Watch the full video of Edward Akwasi Boateng below:
Regina 'wipes Ned’s photos and unfollows him'
Meanwhile, in related news, Nigerian actress Regina Daniels has allegedly ended her marriage after making bold moves online.
The celebrity mother of two won over fans after she wiped all traces of Ned Nwoko from her social media pages.
Regina Daniels, the 25-year-old Nigerian influencer who married Ned Nwoko at 18, seemingly deleted all her husband’s photos and videos from her Instagram page.
According to reports, the celebrity mother also unfollowed the Nigerian senator on all social media platforms as she sought her independence.
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Court dissolves Eugene Arhin’s troubled marriage
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Eugene Arhin’s ex-wife, Gloria, filed a suit for divorce over claims of cheating, domestic violence, and other complaints, but was unable to prove her allegations with evidence.
The marriage was officially dissolved by an Accra High Court after Gloria filed for divorce in a writ she submitted a few months earlier.
The judge, Justice Cecilia Don Chebe Agbeyey, in cancelling the marriage, detailed that there had been attempts by people close to the estranged spouses to restore the marriage, but all efforts failed.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
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