The National Commission on Culture (NCC) has expressed serious concern over the increasing trend of male content creators in Ghana engaging in cross-dressing.
This practice has been deemed inconsistent with the nation’s cultural and moral standards.
The Commission’s apprehensions were heightened following a recent event at the Ridge Condos All Black Party in Kumasi, where a male influencer was seen donning women’s attire and accessories.
Cross dresser Senior Man Headucator was spotted at the All Black party at Ridge Condos in Kumasi.
Cross dresser Senior Man Headucator spotted at Ridge Condos All Black Party in Kumasi
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Dr. Richardson Commey Fio, Deputy Executive Director of the NCC, labeled this trend as “disturbing” and “entirely unacceptable,” particularly in Kumasi a city renowned for its deep cultural roots.
Dr. Fio criticized the notion that globalization and modernity should justify behaviors that compromise the moral fabric of Ghanaian society.
He emphasized the need to preserve cultural values and expressed disappointment at the persistence of actions that undermine these traditions.
“It is very disappointing that we continue to experience such behaviours that are an affront to our rich cultural values and norms.
“And for such an event to happen in Kumasi, one of the leading cities in Ghana where culture and traditions are held in high esteem, this is totally unacceptable.
“Certain bad elements in our society who want to denigrate our culture and tear down the good moral fibre of our communities for parochial gains always want to hide behind a misleading narrative of globalisation and modernism,” he said.
He urged individuals to adhere to Ghana’s traditional values and resist promoting behaviors that conflict with these cultural standards.