Ghanaian Grandmother Sends Granddaughter Back to Change Outfit, Says “It’s Too Short”

Ghanaian Grandmother Sends Granddaughter Back to Change Outfit, Says “It’s Too Short”

  • Ghanaian grandmother humorously sent granddaughter back to change her "too short" outfit in a playful TikTok moment that’s winning laughs online
  • The playful exchange stressed the cultural values and generational norms in Ghanaian families, sparking discussions across local and diaspora communities
  • The granddaughter, who initially refused to change her outfit, compromised beautifully, but her grandmother still did not seem satisfied

A Ghanaian grandmother living in Ghana has made headlines online after sending her granddaughter back to change her outfit for being “too short.”

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A Ghanaian grandmother humorously critiques her granddaughter's outfit in a viral TikTok video. Image credit: mychelleking/TikTok
Source: TikTok

The playful incident, shared in a TikTok video by the granddaughter known online as Shelly, has sparked smiles and conversations about cultural values and generational differences.

In the video, the young woman can be seen engaging in a lighthearted back-and-forth with her grandmother, who insisted that the dress was inappropriate.

Despite the request, the granddaughter appeared to enjoy the interaction, showing both respect and humour in navigating the situation.

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The granddaughter explained that the outfit was fine and added that she could wear a sweater to cover up if her grandmother was concerned. Her response stressed the balance many young Ghanaians living abroad try to maintain between personal style and family expectations.

The grandmother, however, remained firm in her view, emphasising that the dress was too short and not suitable. The video has since gone viral, sparking debates and laughs, as it captures the timeless dynamic between elders and younger generations in Ghanaian families.

Watch the TikTok video below.

Grandmother, granddaughter clash sparks online reactions

Ghanaians have flooded the comment sections after the video of the stylish family went viral. Below are some of the most interesting reactions.

__21baby Sterling shared:

"This is so totally true because I remember when I visited my grandmother in our small town, she dropped some serious wisdom on me. She said, "Grandson, one day, some people will waste their time reading your comment." Today is that day."

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teexmccallister wrote:

“Yo chill out” ?????😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣."

cocobrown wrote:

"You're telling her to chill out 😂😂."

Melody😌❤️ added:

"Grandma should chill out??😂😭 [ステッカー]"

zee🧚‍♂️ shared:

"My grandma does sameee🤣😭."

Zerah Worship added:

"I love Granny... she's straightforward 🥰."

Maame💕 wrote:

"This’s my mother 🤣😭."

21.Gangsters 🇺🇸🦅 commented:

"Grandma got flex and some flair at the dining site🙏."

Asante Ansong wrote:

"When we were kids, we used to call it adweee nika."

Araba Millionaire 💵💶💷 wrote:

"I support Grandma 😂😂😂."

Agyemang Ababio wrote:

"They can stress you like hell, but it’s cool."

Mr Bernard Lizard shared:

"Granny so beautiful makes me miss mine 🥺."
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A Ghanaian lady cries out to Ghanaians in search of her father. Photo credit: @wifeoff210/TikTok
Source: TikTok

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YEN.com.gh earlier reported that a young Ghanaian lady has taken a brave step in her quest to meet her real father.

In the heartfelt video, the lady, identified on TikTok as @wifeoff210, announced that she was looking for her father.

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She admitted that her father had been absent in her life and had played no role in raising her, but she does not hold that against him and wants to reunite with him as a father and daughter.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Ruth Sekyi (Entertainment Editor) Ruth Esi Amfua Sekyi is a Human Interest Editor at YEN.com.gh with 4+ years' experience across radio, print, TV, and digital media. She holds a B.A. in Communications (PR) from UNIMAC-IJ. Her media career began at Radio GIJ (campus radio), followed by Prime News Ghana. At InstinctWave, she worked on business content, playing major role in events organized by the company. She also worked with ABC News GH, updating their site, served as Production Assistant. In 2025, Ruth completed the ECOWAS, GIZ, and MFWA Information Integrity training. Email: ruth.sekyi@yen.com.gh