Ghanaian Woman In US Weeps Over Potential TikTok Ban: "I'm Heartbroken"

• A video of a US-based Ghanaian woman weeping over a potential ban on TikTok in America has surfaced on social media
• The woman expressed grief over the imminent decision and wept in the video, which has since gone viral on the platform
• Netizens who saw the video expressed mixed reactions as some indicated that they would miss her and others gave advice

A Ghanaian woman emotionally bid farewell to her TikTok followers amid reports of a potential ban on the app in the US.

In a video that has since gone viral, the woman wept over the decision, which is likely to occur on January 19, 2024.

More about America's potential ban of TikTok

TikTok is facing a potential ban in the US due to concerns that its parent company, ByteDance, could be sharing sensitive user data, such as location information, with the Chinese government.

Additionally, lawmakers are worried about the platform being used to spread misinformation and influence public opinion, especially during significant events like elections.

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To address these risks, the US government recently passed legislation requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok to a government-approved buyer or face a ban in the country.

TikTok users in the US worried

Following this development, many TikTok users in the US are worried as the platform is a source of entertainment and income for many people who make content for their legions of followers.

Some Ghanaians who would be affected by this decision including renowned actor Kwadwo Nkansah Lil Win's wife, a US citizen, who have all said their last goodbyes to their TikTok families.

Woman gets emotional bidding farewell to followers

The Ghanaian woman based in the US expressed grief over the decision, weeping over a popular TikTok soundtrack.

Watch the video below:

Netizens advise US-based Ghanaian over ban

Netizens who saw the video of the woman weeping over the potential ban of the app expressed mixed reactions.

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While some sympathised with her and said they would miss her, others advised her to explore other platforms.

@Nanahemaa wrote:

"Mummy please try and create different accounts using Ghana details, we want to watch you always."

@Ishmael wrote:

"Change your country name and country language through settings."

@K A K R A H B A wrote:

"This Ghanaian sound will kill us. I will miss you dearly."

@Jessie_Browwn wrote:

"You're making me laugh please."

@tendy24@888 wrote:

"l will miss you and your whole family.you are a great content creator."

@Ahbenarh Spicy wrote:

"Please don't you have a youtube channel???"

@user9575091130162 wrote:

"I will really miss your videos awwww."

@Mr Osae's babe wrote:

"Awwwww I miss you mummy."

@otismadaline2 wrote:

"Awwww sorry mama the sound though."

@Paula Tony wrote:

"My favorite woman love you from Namibia."

@FriZzy wrote:

"Awwn we gonna miss your family so bad."

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In an earlier publication, YEN.com.gh also reported that the career of TikTok star Habeeb Hamzat, aka Peller, received a massive boost following his recent collaboration with Nigerian music star David Adeleke, aka Davido.

In addition to views and likes, Davido was said to have received 377 gifts, each costing about $400, and rewarded everything to Peller. Netizens who saw the video were impressed and expressed their views in the comments section.

Proofread by Bruce Douglas, senior copy editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh