Nana Aba Defends Javits Frimpong’s Family As Online Criticism Grows

Ghanaian broadcaster Nana Aba Anamoah has strongly criticised people making insensitive remarks about the death of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, warning that those who cannot show compassion should refrain from commenting on the tragedy.

Speaking on Starr FM’s Morning Starr programme on November 2, 2026, Nana Aba expressed disappointment over social media reactions to the teenager’s death, particularly comments directed at his grieving family and the decisions they made concerning his future.

She argued that some people were using the tragedy as an opportunity to mock, blame and attack the family instead of recognising the pain they were experiencing.

“Sometimes, you just need to keep quiet. Keep quiet if you have nothing to say. If you don’t have anything sensible to add to the conversation, just shut up. People have become sadists. We enjoy seeing others suffer, and it gives some people a certain kind of excitement,” she said.

The media personality went further, questioning the character of individuals who appeared to find satisfaction in another person’s suffering.

“It’s interesting how the same people sit down and call someone a witch. No, you are the witch! If someone’s problems, grief or misfortune makes you happy, then you are at the centre of it. You are evil; you are the most evil person,” she added.

Nana Aba also revealed that Javits’ death had affected her deeply, describing the loss of a child as an extremely painful experience. She appealed to the public to remember that the family was grieving and deserved empathy rather than harsh judgment.

The 15-year-old Ghanaian was fatally shot while walking to school in the Bronx, New York, on October 29. He had moved from Ghana to live with his father in the United States about a year earlier. His mother remained in Ghana.

Nana Aba specifically questioned why some people were criticising the family’s decision to send the teenager to America, insisting that outsiders had no right to dictate how parents should use their resources or make decisions about their children.

“How many of these people wouldn’t want to be taken out of Ghana to the United States at that age? You don’t get to decide for anybody what they should use their resources for,” she said.

Her comments add to the public discussion surrounding Javits’ death, which has prompted calls for justice and an investigation into the circumstances of the shooting. As the family mourns, Nana Aba’s message was that compassion should take priority over online criticism.

Source: https://x.com/theghanaweb/status/2117330162131829226?s=46

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