Controversial Ghanaian actress and media personality Andrea Owusu, popularly known as Efia Odo, has stirred debate by questioning the celebrity status
Controversial Ghanaian actress and media personality Andrea Owusu, popularly known as Efia Odo, has stirred debate by questioning the celebrity status of Dr Louisa Satekla, wife of award-winning dancehall artist Stonebwoy.
Speaking on the latest episode of Rants, Bants, and Confessions (RBC), a podcast produced by Glitch Africa Studios, Efia Odo argued that Dr Louisa is only recognised as a celebrity because of her marriage, not because of any public achievements.
“We all know Dr Louisa because she’s married to Stonebwoy. Before their relationship, hardly anyone knew her. Now, she’s considered a celebrity simply by association. So the question is: what did she do to earn that status?”, she asked.
Her comments come amid a broader conversation about what qualifies someone as a celebrity in Ghana.
The debate reignited after international model Nana Akua Addo refused to walk the red carpet at the 2024 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), citing the presence of TikTok influencers.
In response, TikTok creator Almed criticised mainstream celebrities for not showing up at major events. Media personality Mona Gucci added fuel to the fire by condemning TikTokers for claiming celebrity status.
Efia Odo challenged the apparent double standards in how fame is perceived:”Those who criticise influencers for gaining fame and recognition don’t apply the same energy to the wives of male celebrities. Once these women marry famous men, they’re suddenly labelled as celebrities, even when they’ve done nothing publicly to earn that status,” she said.
Her remarks have sparked mixed reactions online, with some applauding her honesty and others accusing her of unnecessarily targeting women.
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