Entertainment pundit and media personality, MC Yaa Yeboah has shared her thoughts on Stevie Wonder’s decision to relocate to Ghana.
While acknowledging the move as a testament to the success of Ghana’s ‘Year of Return’ initiative, she quizzed the long-term impact of the relocation and the fanfare behind it.
MC Yaa praised the initiative for showcasing Ghana as a welcoming destination, drawing global attention and encouraging other diasporans to consider the country.
“It has put a spotlight on Ghana and other diasporans will pay attention to the country. But the question I ask is, so what? He hasn’t said he’s coming to do any project or build anything to develop the country. He is coming from a country where the system works, so due to the work he has done over the years, he is set for life and can live off royalties.
“After taking the citizenship, he will just go to his mansion and sleep and eat. He won’t involve himself in any national issues or anything for the creative art sector.”
MC Yaa
She compared the situation to Ghanaians living abroad who contribute economically through taxes and work, implying that similar expectations should be set for diasporans moving to Ghana.
“So as much as his coming to Ghana is good, until we harness the opportunities that come with such things, it will not be beneficial to the country.
“In other countries, when our citizens go there, they pay thousands of dollars, they work and pay taxes, so their living there is beneficial to those countries.”
MC Yaa
Legendary American singer, Stevie Wonder, officially acquired Ghanaian citizenship on his 74th birthday, where a ceremony was held at the Jubilee House on May 13, 2024.
Some Female Celebrities Criticized
MC Yaa criticized some female celebrities, questioning the effectiveness and safety of teas and other substances marketed for slimming the body and enhancing buttocks and breasts.
Expressing skepticism based on personal experience and concerns for a friend’s health, she emphasized that none of these products has yielded positive results, citing a specific case where a friend suffered from an infection after using such a product.
Her remarks were prompted by recent claims from Medikal, who disclosed that his ex-wife, Fella Makafui, underwent a tummy tuck procedure to promote her slim tea business.
In the wake of public backlash and accusations of deception, Fella has faced condemnation, with many questioning the efficacy of her products and some boycotting them.
Joining the tall list of critics, MC Yeboah has labeled Fella Makafui as fake and deceitful, echoing sentiments of distrust towards celebrities involved in similar ventures.
She questioned the scientific basis behind the claims of certain teas and body enhancement products, expressing frustration over the influence of celebrities promoting these items without evidence of their efficacy.
Expressing concern for consumers’ health and well-being, she highlighted the harmful consequences of using such products.
“Can anybody show me which science makes the ass and breast fat by using these products because I have a school daughter who is suffering from an infection just because of these products? Just because of these useless celebrities. You people will go and fix your bodies, go and pump fat into your breasts and buttocks and you’ll come and sell tea that you imported from China to us?
“It saddens me that sometimes the FDA goes ahead to approve some of these drugs without doing due diligence. It’s not just Fella Makafui doing these things. There are a lot of them. These influencers have undergone surgery to advertise these products. The likes of Hajia Bintu and Chichi are all doing it. Are they all not liars? Are they not fake? And you call yourselves celebrities. Or you don’t know that as celebrities, people reference you as an authority in society. What is that? Why?”
MC Yaa
Directing her fury towards regulatory authorities like the FDA, she called for accountability and stricter scrutiny of these products, urging authorities to fulfill their mandate in safeguarding public health.
She underscored the urgency of addressing these issues and holding regulatory bodies accountable for their oversight, emphasizing the need for transparency and diligence in ensuring consumer safety.
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