TV3’s New Day co-host Cookie Tee and gospel singer Celestine Donkor have recently apologized for their comments about Ewe surnames made during a live broadcast on TV3.
The controversy arose during an episode of Today’s Woman with Cookie Tee, where Celestine mentioned praying for a husband without a ‘heavy’ Ewe surname, a sentiment echoed by Cookie Tee.
Their remarks sparked backlash from some Ghanaians who viewed the comments as derogatory toward the Ewe tribe.
Cookie Tee clarified on the New Day Show that the comments were meant as light-hearted banter and not intended to offend or belittle any community.
“It was supposed to be an ice breaker to a conversation, it wasn’t supposed to be the way it was taken at all. This morning, sincerely from my heart, I just want to apologise to all of you, it was a joke that went bad.
“I’m rendering my apology to the ewe community and Ghanaians. It was a joke and not meant to denigrate the ewe community,” she offered her apologies.
Similarly, Celestine Donkor took to social media to express regret, emphasizing that the remarks were made in jest and not meant to disrespect the Ewe tribe, of which she is proud.
The apologies come amidst discussions about cultural sensitivity and the impact of casual remarks on public platforms.
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Cookie Tee issues an apology to the Ewe community and the general public for statements made on her show, #TodaysWoman with Celestine Donkor.#TV3NewDay pic.twitter.com/UoAULs100w
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