Renowned fashion designer Adu Amani, known for the brand ‘Ama Ni,’ has weighed in on the recent criticism directed at broadcasters Serwaa Amihere and Nana Aba Anamoah.
Amani suggests that these broadcasters faced a shift in public perception when they began holding politicians accountable across various platforms.
In a detailed Facebook post now deleted, Amani expressed disappointment that instead of being commended for their fearless journalism, Serwaa and Nana Aba are facing criticism. Despite their efforts, they find themselves under scrutiny.
“Nobody wants to talk about the fact that these two have been a target for a long time due to how they interviewed politicians and their loudness,” said Amani. “The agenda is to silence you when you touch politicians irrespective of gender. They just fell into a trap. People were looking forward to silencing them especially because they are women, a woman in our society should shut up and be humble, they crossed the line.”
Amani’s comments come amid the circulation of an intimate video involving Serwaa Amihere. Since then, both Serwaa and Nana Aba have faced criticism and mockery.
Reflecting on the situation, Amani expressed concern about the harsh criticism directed towards Serwaa, emphasizing that everyone makes mistakes and deserves comfort during challenging times.
“Yes, they mess up, we all do at some point in our lives. We face the consequences… Maybe I’m not sleeping with men but you don’t know how I live my life. We all have things we didn’t work for but we think it is by Grace and God’s favour when we actually stole them or lied to get them.”
Amani emphasized the importance of empathy and support, urging people to consider how they would want to be treated if they were in Serwaa’s situation.
“We all have our differences so you are free to say anything you want just as I want to equally speak out on this. But in your low times, having people to comfort you is priceless and it may look to you that people are supporting their actions but no, everybody here has someone who will not leave them on the ground,” Amani noted as she questioned the motive behind the incessant backlash.
“What is your end game? Do you want her sacked etc.? It sounds like some of you even want her out of the world. I mean some of you, it is witchcraft. Because I have seen your pastors/politicians etc. exposed yet you practised silence is golden.
“And before you call people out for sympathizing with her, ask yourself, ‘Today if I were in her shoes, who would sympathize with me?’ Should we stone her to death because her video is out?” Amani asked.
Are they the first journalists to interview politicians ? What is your definition of they are loud ? Are they suppose to check facts and lay those facts to their guests or they are supposed to be loud and disrespectful to their guest all in the name of boldness or what ever ?. Dont even go there cos the issue at hand is not even about their work ethics or what so ever in terms of journalism. We are talking about ponographic laws and fame catching up the flame of their errors. Know that.
They are disgrace to journalism in this country they should not be entertained
Are the politicians or whoever they seek to expose not also humans and relatives of others?
Can’t they also make genuine mistakes??
Masa masa, plz spare us!!!