Ghanaian actress and fashion icon Nana Akua Addo has broken her silence over a series of disturbing videos circulating on social media that appear to show her involved in a domestic dispute with her husband, Harold Duodu Norman. The videos, which have generated widespread reactions across social media, reportedly show the actress with visible injuries, while other footage appears to capture a tense family confrontation involving the couple and their children.
Through her lawyers, Nkrabeah & Associates, Nana Akua Addo stated that the videos were released without her knowledge or consent and constituted a serious invasion of the privacy of herself and her children. The lawyers also said the matter is currently being handled by the appropriate authorities. Nana Akua Addo, whose real name is Rosemond Akua Adobea, appealed to the media and the public to stop circulating the videos, particularly footage involving her children.
The legal team specifically appealed to media organisations and social media users to refrain from publishing or sharing the footage, especially the video involving an alleged incident concerning one of the children. The lawyers described the situation as delicate, involving young children, and asked for responsible journalism to safeguard the mental wellbeing of the victims.
One of the widely circulated videos shows Nana Akua Addo sitting on what appears to be a hospital bed with an intravenous drip attached to her arm. The actress appears to have injuries to her face, including a swollen lip and a cut beneath one of her eyes. Bloodstains are also visible on her clothing and on the floor in the footage.
Meanwhile, Norman's lawyers have disputed the narrative that he was responsible for the injuries seen in the viral footage. They presented a different account of the events, arguing that their client had himself been subjected to physical abuse during the couple's 14-year marriage. Norman's lawyers alleged that during an incident in 2021, Nana Akua Addo attempted to attack Norman with a knife.
The competing accounts have placed the matter before the relevant authorities, with both sides presenting substantially different narratives about what happened within the marriage. Nana Akua Addo's lawyers have asked for privacy and urged the public not to circulate the videos, while Norman's legal representatives have sought to challenge what they describe as an incomplete portrayal of the events.
The case has renewed conversations in Ghana about domestic violence, the protection of minors, the responsible handling of sensitive footage, and the dangers of drawing conclusions from unverified material circulated on social media. Nana Akua Addo has asked the public to respect the privacy of her family, particularly her children, as the relevant authorities continue to address the matter.
Key points
- Nana Akua Addo's lawyers have asked the public to respect her family's privacy and not circulate the videos.
- Norman's lawyers have disputed the narrative that he was responsible for the injuries seen in the viral footage.
- The case has sparked conversations in Ghana about domestic violence and the protection of minors.
