Ghanaian socialite Efia Odo has admitted to exaggerating her role in the ownership of ‘Eats Avenue’ during a previous episode of UTV’s United Showbiz.
She revealed that her earlier statements were influenced by the intense social media debates and scepticism about whether she was the true owner of the restaurant.
Explaining her comments, Efia Odo acknowledged that her online dispute with Sista Afia played a part in her exaggeration, as she felt her ego was being challenged.
“I think one thing that kind of messed me up was that when I went on UTV, I got the opportunity to really explain in detail Eats Avenue and the ownership, but you know, sometimes when the cameras are on you, you might over-exaggerate the truth, and that is what I did. Because people were attacking me, calling me a manager of the restaurant, and the whole Sista Efia issue. I felt she was attacking my ego,” she explained during an interaction on the Rants and Pants Podcast.
She continued, “My first mistake was going on UTV and saying that I am the owner. I should have said I am a co-owner, and I have shares in the restaurant.”
Efia Odo also noted that her regular presence at the restaurant led many to assume she was the manager.
“The reason people might think I am a manager is because they see me there every day. I do not play with my hospitality; I do not play with people. If something is mine, I’ll promote it all the time. That is why, within five months, a lot of people know about Eats Avenue,” she said.
She expressed regret for not properly marketing the restaurant during her UTV appearance, stating that the pressure of the moment caused her to misrepresent her role.
Contrary to her initial claims on United Showbiz of full ownership, Efia Odo clarified that she owns about 40% of the restaurant. To back her claim, she shared documents online showing her stake in the business.
This clarification came shortly before she announced on social media that she was no longer affiliated with the restaurant.