Ghanaian gospel singer, Empress Gifty, has called out pharmaceutical company Ernest Chemist over its use of her late mother in a commercial.
Speaking in a TikTok live video, Empress Gifty disclosed that she wasn’t informed when they were mounting another billboard after her mother’s demise.
According to her, she bought all the drugs and drips from Ernest Chemist when her late mother was admitted at the hospital.
“The woman you used on your billboard is dead, but I wasn’t informed before using her picture. She wasn’t just buried after her demise, there was a proper funeral arrangement. I don’t need your money for anything, but it’s appropriate because you’ve worked with her before, you’ve used her pictures on your billboard nationwide. After her demise, you mount another billboard with her picture.
“When my mother was admitted at the hospital, I bought all the drugs and drips prescribed from Ernest Chemist. I bought drugs every week. The lady at the counter asked me if one person was taking all the drugs, and I intentionally told her that the woman they used on their billboard was the one taking the drugs, and I paid for everything fully.”
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The award-winning gospel artist further called out the pharmaceutical company to do the right thing by showing proof that they still have a contract with her late mother.
“Ernest Chemist, do the right thing, put some respect on my mother’s name. Bring the contract you had with my mother for confirmation. It’s been four months, and I’ve just kept mute.”
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Kuami Eugene Hails Empress Gifty
Songwriter and musician Kuami Eugene could not contain his excitement as gospel singer Empress Gifty bagged an award for Watch Me at the 2025 edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA).
Kuami Eugene took to his X account to congratulate Empress Gifty after she won the Best Traditional Gospel Song of the Year for her top-charting song, Watch Me.
Kuami Eugene, who wrote the song and produced it, wrote a beautiful message on his X page to react to the great news. “Empress Gifty Made Me Proud 👸🏾 #WatchMe !!!!!!!” he wrote.
Upon receiving her award, Empress Gifty took to her social media pages to thank her fans for voting for her. In her short message, she talked about how much she was overwhelmed with love and support for her music career.
“I’m overwhelmed by your love and support for me over the years. This is for you, because you made it happen.”
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The celebrated gospel singer acknowledged Kuami Eugene for writing the song for her. “Special thanks to The Rockstar, Kuami Eugene, for the masterpiece,” she said.
In light of Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 11, 2025, Empress Gifty dedicated the award to her beloved mother, Evangelist Agness Aba Foduba Annan, Agaga, who passed away in December 2024.
“It’s Mother’s Day already, and I dedicate this to the memory of my BIOLOGICAL mother, Evangelist Agness Aba Foduba Annan, Agaga. Best Traditional Gospel Song of the Year #WatchMe”
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Social media users reacted to Empress Gifty after she won an award for her song ‘Watch Me’.
“Your pen game it’s wild…”
@WebkidAfrika
“You spoil there rock star.”
@NEBASARK
“brooo you’re too good!!! God bless you for that song! 🙏🏿❤️”
@SamTuga44
“Funny how they didn’t nominate you in the songwriter category this year but you’re still the best my superstar @KuamiEugene we love you.”
@Kuamieugeneba
“🎉❤️🫶 noko congratulations any3mi @empress_gifty.”
therealfunnyface
“Congratulations Empress, this song is a hit🎉🥳👏🏻.”
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