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Keche Joshua and Shatta Wale have criticised US-based social media commentator Firestick following remarks he reportedly made about Ghana’s traditional leadership, including the Ga Mantse.
The controversy emerged after Firestick appeared on Pluss FM, where he reportedly expressed a preference for Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to rule Accra, while describing the Asantehene as “too civilized” for his own kingdom.
The comments have attracted criticism online, with some social media users questioning the commentator’s remarks about traditional authority and cultural identity.
Keche Joshua Questions Firestick’s Relevance
Reacting in a video circulating on social media, Keche Joshua questioned Firestick’s public standing and criticised what he viewed as his willingness to make provocative statements about traditional leaders.
“I dey here right now, I dey reason, I just want to know, who is Firestick? The life we are living right now what does he do in it?… He thinks he can just say anything. Who is he?” Joshua said.
The musician’s response focused on Firestick’s identity and the perceived audacity of his comments, adding to the online debate surrounding the interview.
Shatta Wale Joins the Criticism
Shatta Wale also weighed in on the controversy, expressing support for Joshua’s reaction in a post on X.
“This my brother go keeeee me oooo.. )si )ye whai a. He is a foolish boy dawg him,” the dancehall artiste posted.
His remarks added another high-profile voice to the criticism directed at Firestick, as the discussion continued to spread across social media.
Firestick’s Comments Spark Debate About Traditional Authority
The controversy has renewed discussion about the way public figures speak about Ghana’s traditional institutions and cultural leaders.
Firestick’s reported remarks about the Ga Mantse and Otumfuo Osei Tutu II have prompted reactions from entertainment personalities and social media users, some of whom consider the comments disrespectful.
The incident also raises questions about the boundaries of public commentary, particularly when discussions involve revered traditional institutions.
While criticism and debate are part of public discourse, the backlash against Firestick shows how remarks about cultural leadership can quickly become a flashpoint in Ghana’s online conversations.
