At the 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) held on May 10, 2025, rising Ghanaian influencer Benedicta Gyamfiwaa turned heads with her daring red carpet ensemble—a sparkling blue mini dress that boldly showcased her cleavage. While some admired her confidence, many Ghanaians took to social media to express their disapproval, criticizing the outfit as inappropriate for such a prestigious event.
In response to the backlash, Gyamfiwaa addressed the criticism on her official X account (@gyamfiwaa3), expressing disappointment over the trolling she received. She highlighted a recurring issue, stating, “It’s crazy how quick Ghanaians are to jump in the comments when it’s time to laugh at or insult someone. But when it’s time to support a creative, y’all ghost like you owe us silence.”
She further urged her followers to channel their energy into positive support, saying, “The same energy you use to troll or throw shade, try using that to like, share, or comment positively on the next piece of content I drop. Imagine how far we’d go if support was as loud as the negativity. Let’s change that narrative.”
Gyamfiwaa’s response resonated with many, garnering support from fans who praised her maturity and resilience. One user, @ModricQwesi10, commented, “I’ve been going through your timeline just to see if you were going to retaliate. But honestly, you showed maturity.”
As the conversation around fashion choices and public perception continues, Gyamfiwaa’s experience sheds light on the challenges creatives face in balancing self-expression with societal expectations.
The same energy you use to troll or throw shade try using that to like, share, or comment positively on the next piece of content I drop. Imagine how far we’d go if support was as loud as the negativity.
Let’s change that narrative.
— Benedicta Gyamfiwaa (@gyamfiwaa3) May 13, 2025
