Abena Kyei Boakye: UTV Sparks Outrage After Posting Photos of Presenter Amid Online Backlash
- UTV Ghana has faced backlash for praising presenter Abena Kyei Boakye amid social media criticism about her appearance
- The media personality recently trended after a controversial video prompted mixed reactions and accusations from netizens
- UTV's latest appreciation post backfired, drawing criticism for seemingly setting up Abena Kyei Boakye for more online ridicule
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Renowned Accra-based broadcast station UTV Ghana has courted controversy following their recent post about media personality Abena Kyei Boakye.
Source: Twitter
Abena Kyei Boakye, an employee at UTV Ghana, 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:
UTV shares photos of Abena Kyei Boakye
On Thursday, May 28, 2026, UTV Ghana shared an appreciation post about Abena Kyei Boakye on their official X (formerly Twitter) page.
The post showed photos of the former Ghana's Most Beautiful (GMB) participant beaming with a bright smile as she posed for the camera.
The media personality looked classy in a white Chanel knitted two-piece set featuring a button-front blazer and a matching midi pencil skirt.
Source: Instagram
Abena also wore an expensive wristwatch that complemented her look and elevated her appearance.
In a caption that accompanied the photos, UTV Ghana praised their on-air personality, stating:
"Confidence looks good on her."
The X post of UTV Ghana praising Abena Kyei Boakye amid controversy is below:
UTV Ghana's post sparks outrage
Although UTV's post was meant to celebrate Abena and her accomplishment in the media space, it did not go down well with a section of Ghanaian netizens, who voiced their frustrations.
Many called out the Despite Media station, accusing them of intentionally setting her up for more social media criticism about her appearance.
Others also raised different concerns about the decision to share new photos of the Adekye Nsroma morning show host.
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
Mr Irish3 commented:
"This no dey need honestly. So you people can’t read the room?"
Maxwell_aappiah said:
"You guys should go quiet on her on this platform for now. My advice."
JohnDoeRIP1 wrote:
"@utvghana, you people have already disgraced her. There’s nothing you can do to clear that."
BhimJay10 commented:
"You just want to set her up for the agenda boys."
AnsongAsamoah wrote:
"Was this really necessary? Leave things as they are. Don't come and do unnecessary PR."
Abena Kyei Boakye responds to online backlash
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Abena Kyei Boakye responded to the online backlash she received over her viral video.
The UTV Ghana presenter shared a video of herself at work with a cryptic message to seemingly address her critics.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
