Highlife musician Akwaboah Jnr. recently addressed the wave of mockery and criticism that followed his wedding, particularly focusing on his decision to wipe his lips after kissing his bride. Clarifying the intention behind the gesture, Akwaboah explained that it was not an indication of his displeasure with the kiss. Instead, he aimed to avoid an awkward appearance, as lipstick can sometimes smear post-kiss.
In an interview on The Delay Show, aired on June 8, 2024, and monitored by GhanaWeb, Akwaboah discussed his choice to marry a virgin despite having children with two other women. “Nobody marries their enemies. That’s the choice I made, and I’m happy about it,” he stated.
He further elaborated on his decision to wipe his lips, noting his experience performing at numerous weddings. “I’ve observed that after the bride and groom kiss, the groom often ends up with lipstick all over his lips. I didn’t clean because of public opinion; I cleaned because I knew her lipstick would be on my lips. To avoid looking awkward, I had to clean it,” he explained.
Addressing suggestions that the gesture implied he was not truly into his bride, Akwaboah firmly denied such interpretations.
Akwaboah Jnr. married his 28-year-old partner, Theresa, in May, with videos from the ceremony attracting considerable online attention. The couple exuded elegance, with Akwaboah in a white kaftan and his bride in traditional kente attire.
Notable guests included Oheneyere Gifty Anti and her husband Nana Ansah Kwao IV, actress Oheneyere Mercy Asiedu and her husband Nana Agyemang Badu, the chief of Kunsu.
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