Ghana’s US Ambassador Condemns Black-on-Black Bullying in America

Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Ambassador Victor Emmanuel Smith, has expressed concern over incidents of bullying and discrimination involving Black people in American schools, questioning why individuals from similar racial backgrounds would subject one another to violence and harassment.

The Ambassador expressed sadness that some Black individuals reportedly mistreat others simply because they were not born in America or do not speak with an American accent.

He made the remarks during an interview on TV3’s The KeyPoints on Saturday, November 7, 2026, while discussing the experiences of African immigrants and the challenges they face in the United States.

Ambassador Smith disclosed that his own son had experienced bullying at school because of his African background and accent.

According to him, the situation had become a serious concern for his family, prompting him to formally report the matter to the school’s authorities and principal.

He explained that his son had been expected to adopt American slang and speech patterns from the beginning of his schooling, with the treatment making him feel unwelcome among some of his fellow students.

The Ambassador said he was particularly troubled by the fact that some of the individuals responsible for such behaviour were also Black.

He noted that bullying among people of the same racial background raised important questions about upbringing, acceptance and respect for cultural differences.

Ambassador Smith further maintained that racism and racial discrimination continued to exist in the United States despite global efforts to address the problem.

His comments come amid concerns surrounding the death of 15-year-old Ghanaian teenager Javits Badu Nkansah Frimpong, who was fatally shot in the Bronx, New York, on October 29, 2026, while reportedly on his way to school.

Reports indicated that the teenager had experienced bullying before his death, although authorities have not established that bullying was the motive behind the shooting.

The incident has generated public concern among Ghanaians, with calls for a thorough investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding his death and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.

The Ambassador’s remarks also come after the death of another Ghanaian, 24-year-old Joseph Owusu, whose body was discovered in a bag in the Bronx.

While the circumstances surrounding the two deaths remain under investigation, the incidents have renewed discussions about the safety of Ghanaians living in the United States.

Ambassador Smith’s comments highlight the need for greater attention to bullying, discrimination and the protection of African children and other immigrants in foreign schools.

He has urged that such experiences be taken seriously, stressing the importance of ensuring that children can pursue their education without fear of intimidation, harassment or exclusion.

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