A heartwarming video of Kumawood actor Yaw Dabo spending time with a group of young American children has put smiles on the faces of many Ghanaians after it surfaced on social media.
The clip, sighted by Nsemwokrom.com, shows the diminutive actor happily playing with the children in what appears to be a relaxed outdoor setting. The youngsters laughed, ran around and interacted freely with Dabo, seemingly believing he was around their age.
One moment that stood out in the video was when the children repeatedly called him “John Telly,” a nickname that immediately caught the attention of many Ghanaians online.
The nickname traces its origin to one of Yaw Dabo’s most memorable viral moments. During an interview several years ago, the actor mistakenly pronounced the name of former Chelsea captain John Terry as “John Telly.” The slip quickly became a social media sensation, with fans turning the phrase into one of the actor’s most recognised catchphrases.
Since then, “John Telly” has followed Yaw Dabo wherever he goes, with many fans affectionately using it whenever they spot him in videos or public appearances.
In the latest clip, the children appeared completely comfortable around the actor, treating him like one of their own as they joked, laughed and played together. Their innocent interaction left many viewers describing the moment as both funny and wholesome.
For many social media users, the humour wasn’t directed at Yaw Dabo himself but at the children’s genuine innocence and the unexpected way they embraced him without hesitation.
The video quickly gathered thousands of views and was widely shared across Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and X, with many users replaying the clip because of the children’s constant chants of “John Telly.”
Yaw Dabo has remained one of Ghana’s most popular Kumawood actors thanks to his unique personality, comic timing and ability to entertain audiences with ease. Over the years, he has featured in numerous Kumawood productions and has successfully built a strong following beyond traditional movies through interviews, football content and social media.
His love for football has also made him a familiar face among sports fans. The actor frequently travels abroad, attends football matches and interacts with some of the biggest names in the game, creating content that often goes viral.
Beyond acting, Dabo has earned admiration for his confidence, resilience and ability to laugh at himself. Many supporters believe those qualities have helped him remain relevant in Ghana’s entertainment industry for years.
The latest video is another example of the natural charisma that has made him a fan favourite. Rather than being uncomfortable, the actor appeared to enjoy every moment with the children, laughing along and allowing them to express themselves freely.
Many viewers said the clip reminded them why Yaw Dabo continues to enjoy widespread affection from Ghanaians both at home and abroad.
As the video continues to make the rounds online, it has become another memorable addition to the long list of viral moments associated with the Kumawood star.
Whether through acting, football adventures or funny interactions like this one, Yaw Dabo continues to entertain audiences in Ghana and beyond with his unique personality, humility and infectious sense of humour.
Watch the video of Yaw Dabo playing with them below.
Fans React To Yaw Dabo’s Viral Video
The video attracted hundreds of humorous reactions from fans who couldn’t stop talking about the children’s interaction with Yaw Dabo.
DisectwithDaman wrote:
“Do the kids know John Telly can be their dad? Do they know John Telly is a prominent person? Well, Yaw Dabo aka John Telly to the whole wiase. Damn!!!”
Van Gooner jokingly commented:
“Dabo for show dem inn Tedua top… bibiaa to b3 twa 😂😂😂😂😂”
1RealBliss also reacted with humour:
“The way they got matching missing tooth why won’t they think he’s their mate 😂”
The New Ghana wrote:
“Playing with your dad is always fun until you touches his testicular gland 😬”
IamTheContent simply wrote:
“His mates tho.”
Black Fab added:
“The kids thought he’s their younger brother.”
While many of the reactions were humorous, others simply enjoyed watching Yaw Dabo having fun with the children. Several fans praised his cheerful personality, saying his ability to connect naturally with people of all ages is one of the reasons he remains one of Ghana’s most loved entertainers.
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