Vida Adutwumwaa, Head of Public Relations for Stonebwoy, has stated that she will continue to mention Sarkodie's name in her public commentary, despite facing backlash. With nearly two decades of experience in Ghana's entertainment industry, she believes no one can dictate what she says about Sarkodie or any other artiste. Her comments were made in a video shared on X on November 3, 2026.
The controversy began when Vida Adutwumwaa criticized Sarkodie for sharing a video that allegedly mocked people living with disabilities, including Stonebwoy himself. She had previously dared Sarkodie to repost the video, a challenge she repeated in her latest remarks. This exchange has added to the ongoing tension between the camps associated with Stonebwoy and Sarkodie, two of Ghana's most prominent recording artistes.
Vida Adutwumwaa addressed the backlash in a video, stating that she won't stop mentioning Sarkodie's name or that of any other artiste. She told critics that her career in Ghana's entertainment industry stretches back almost 20 years, having started in May 2007. She believes that anyone trying to silence her should measure their own age against that timeline.
According to Vida Adutwumwaa, being employed by Stonebwoy does not restrict her from speaking on broader industry issues. She argued that Stonebwoy himself values the way she handles his public image and has not raised any objections to her comments. This has led her to dismiss suggestions from critics that she risks being fired over the row.
Vida Adutwumwaa further stated that she would not be swayed by calls for her to soften her stance. She added that the conversations she has with Stonebwoy privately are not up for public debate. Her determination to speak out on industry issues has garnered both support and criticism from various stakeholders in the entertainment industry.
The row between Vida Adutwumwaa and Sarkodie has been playing out on social media platforms, including X. The tension between the camps associated with Stonebwoy and Sarkodie has been ongoing, with both parties engaging in a war of words. Vida Adutwumwaa's comments have sparked a heated debate about freedom of speech and the role of public relations in the entertainment industry.
Vida Adutwumwaa's statement has been reported by various news sources, including Ghanaweb. The incident has highlighted the challenges faced by public relations professionals in the entertainment industry, particularly in managing the public image of high-profile artistes. The controversy is likely to continue, with both parties refusing to back down.
Key points
- Vida Adutwumwaa will continue to mention Sarkodie's name in her public commentary despite backlash.
- The controversy began when Vida Adutwumwaa criticized Sarkodie for sharing a video that allegedly mocked people living with disabilities.
- Vida Adutwumwaa has nearly two decades of experience in Ghana's entertainment industry.
