Kweku Smoke and Crew Involved in Altercation After Performance at Telecel Turn Up Party in Legon
- Kweku Smoke and his associates clashed with a group after his performance at a music concert on Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Footage of the heated clash after the music event on the campus of the University of Ghana in Legon emerged on social media
- Kweku Smoke's and his crew's altercation has triggered mixed reactions from Ghanaians, including his die-hard fans online
- YEN.com.gh spoke to entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh about Kweku Smoke and his crew's altercation incident
Award-winning Ghanaian rapper Paul Amankwah, popularly known as Kweku Smoke, was involved in a public altercation after his recent performance at a musical concert on the University of Ghana campus on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Source: Instagram
On Saturday, February 14, 2026, telecommunication giants Telecel Ghana held the 2026 edition of the "Telecel Ghana TurnUp concert" at the Athletic Oval on the premises of the University of Ghana in Legon, Accra.
The musical concert was held at the prestigious tertiary institution as part of their Akwaaba Week and Valentine's Day celebrations.
Top Ghanaian musicians, including Black Sherif, Kweku Smoke and Lynx Entertainment signee KiDi, took the stage at the event to thrill the university students and fans with electrifying musical performances.
Kweku Smoke and crew involved in altercation
Following his performance at the "Telecel Ghana Turn Up concert," Kweku Smoke and his crew, including his close associate Abu National, were involved in an altercation on the University of Ghana campus.
In a video shared by blogger Ondat News on Monday, February 16, 2026, the Adu the Borga hitmaker and his associates were seen being held back during a heated clash with some unknown individuals.
An individual at the scene was heard urging the individuals to cool their temper and end all hostilities.
According to some reports, Kweku Smoke and his associates were allegedly attacked after his performance at the musical concert.
The rapper and his camp have to release a statement or publicly address the fracas that ensued between them and the others at the university campus.
Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh on Kweku Smoke, crew altercation
Speaking to YEN.com.gh, entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh shared his thoughts on Kweku Smoke and his crew's altercation after his performance at the 2026 Telecel Turn Up party.
He said:
"It is the responsibility of both the event organizers and Kweku Smoke’s management to arrange and agree on a security detail that allows for safe entry and exit of the artist."
"It was an unfortunate situation that shouldn’t have escalated to that level. Hopefully it is a lesson learned."
The Instagram video of Kweku Smoke and his crew's altercation after his performance at the 2026 Telecel Turn Up party is below:
Kweku Smoke pays for KNUST student's surgery
Kweku Smoke earned widespread admiration after stepping in to cover the full cost of life-saving spinal surgery for Osman Awudu Abu, a final-year BA History student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
Reginald Jojo Gwira, an engineering student and an aspiring SRC president, appealed on behalf of Osman on X.
He had publicly appealed for GH¢66,000 for Osman to undergo critical spinal surgery.
Source: Facebook
Doctors warned that without the operation, scheduled to take place before the end of July 2025, he could suffer permanent nerve damage and potential loss of mobility.
Moved by the plea, Kweku Smoke responded with a powerful gesture.
Many praised the rapper for using his influence to change lives, calling him a role model for other celebrities and public figures.
The X post announcing Kweku Smoke's payment of the KNUST student's surgery bill is below:
Kweku Smoke's altercation after performance stirs reactions
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
Rekkybabytakingover wrote:
"They will all be fine."
Amedjakoueric commented:
"Ghana, this is how they fight 😂. Shouting and screaming, but never fighting."
Gentlejack2005 said:
"You only think about the artist smh."
Police allegedly attack actor Ijoba Lande
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Ijoba Lande was allegedly attacked by the police days after landing in Nigeria from the UK.
Footage of the Nigerian actor with his injuries from the alleged attack emerged on social media.
Many fans took to social media to vent their anger over the alleged attack on Ijoba Lande.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
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Kofi Owusu (Entertainment Editor) Kofi is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. He graduated from the African University College Of Communication (AUCC) in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. He has over 5 years of experience as an entertainment journalist. He joined Yen.com.gh in 2024. You can contact him via e-mail: kofi.owusu@yen.com.gh
Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh (Music Executive) Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh is an experienced Music Executive with over a decade of experience in the Music Industry. He is also a media personality with production and on-air experience on Television and Radio. He has worked with 3x Grammy-winning Reggae group Morgan Heritage, Mr Drew, King Paluta, Renner, Kwesi Valley, Ugandan star Azawi, and many others. NYB, as he is referred to in some quarters, is also an event producer and talent manager associated with events such as AfroNation Ghana and Guinness Accravaganza.
