Drama As UTV Presenter Abena Kyei Boakye Reacts to Criticism of Her Appearance in Viral Video
- Ghanaian media personality Abena Kyei Boakye recently faced heavy backlash from netizens over her outfit in a viral video
- The popular UTV personality has responded to the criticism, emphasising the importance of peace of mind on social media
- Mixed reactions have flooded in as many netizens weighed in on Abena Boakye's appearance and her response to the criticism
- YEN.com.gh spoke with Ama Nsroma, a counsellor and head of the Nsroma Consult, on Abena Kyei Boakye's controversy
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Renowned Ghanaian media personality and former Ghana's Most Beautiful (GMB) contestant Abena Kyei Boakye has publicly reacted after receiving heavy backlash over a recent video.
Source: Instagram
Abena Kyei Boakye recently became a trending topic on social media after a video of her arriving at her workplace emerged online.
In the video, the media personality looked gorgeous with a pixie cut and heavy makeup in a fitted long dress as she arrived at the UTV studios to host the Accra-based broadcast station's popular morning show, Adekye Nsroma.
She wore black high heels and complemented her look with earrings and a necklace.
However, Ghanaians slammed the curvaceous Abena for her backside, with netizens accusing her of wearing foam pads to enhance her appearance and court attention.
The viral TikTok video of UTV presenter Abena Kyei Boakye's controversial appearance is below:
Abena Kyei Boakye responds to online backlash
In a video she shared on her official Instagram page on Thursday, May 28, 2026, the media personality wore a stylish blue corporate gown with Ankara print as she arrived at her workplace.
The 2011 Ghana's Most Beautiful (GMB) participant beamed with excitement as she held an expensive bag and a newspaper before joining her colleagues on set and interacting with the camera operator.
As she made her entrance, a background sound of a woman explaining the need to remain silent and not publicly address criticisms played.
Source: Instagram
In a caption that accompanied her post, Abena also responded to the backlash over her recent look, writing:
"Sometimes, as bad as you really want to address the issue, just take a breather and ask yourself these three questions: Is it worth your time, energy and peace of mind? If it doesn’t, then treat it as irrelevant."
The UTV personality's response to the online criticisms has sparked mixed reactions from Ghanaians who flooded the comment section of her post.
Counsellor speaks on Abena Kyei Boakye's controversy
Speaking to YEN.com.gh in an interview, Ama Nsroma, counsellor and head of Nsroma Consult, discussed the psychological effects public criticism can have on an individual's self-esteem and mental well-being, especially in the context of social media.
She also detailed strategies individuals can use to cope with public scrutiny and stay focused on their personal goals.
She said:
"Because they are frequently expected to maintain composure in the face of harsh public criticism, public personalities may be under much more pressure."
"This may eventually lead to increased stress, emotional anguish, and burnout. Healthily using social media can have a big impact."
"This could entail setting time limits for reading comments, deleting unfavourable accounts, or taking occasional breaks from social media."
The Instagram post of Abena Kyei Boakye reacting to the online backlash is below:
Reactions to Abena Kyei Boakye deflecting criticism
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
Oppong Agyei Sandra commented:
"This is not a matter of captions. Tell someone to watch your back for you before you go to work."
Naana_k_ wrote:
"😂😂😂😂😂 Yes, mummy, you need your peace of mind 😂😂. Don’t mind anybody."
Fibbiesmakeover commented:
"As a lady, I think this caption is not needed 🤝."
Perfectwrapgh said:
"We all knew it wasn’t a form but a shaper. I remember when people used to drag Serwah over this same issue. Her own wasn’t a form but a shaper. I think we should always go for the best shapers that wouldn’t be making us feel uncomfortable 😣, but then again I think Abena should have ignored rather than throwing shade 🥰."
Perf.ect9058 commented:
"You have addressed it enough with this caption 😂😂😂. Ghanaians are sometimes silly, ehh 🤣🤣🤣🤣. They will make u talk by force sef."
Abena Kyei Boakye's wedding outfit sparks backlash
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Abena Kyei Boakye was also criticised over her outfit at Nana Ama Royale's wedding in November 2025.
Netizens accused the media personality of trying to outshine the 2010 Ghana's Most Beautiful winner at her wedding with the outfit.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
