Nkrumah Was Fighting for Our Freedom While Akufo-Addo’s Father Was Drinking Tea, Okatakyie Afrifa

Popular broadcaster Okatakyie Afrifa has sparked a heated debate online after making bold claims about Ghana’s history. In a post shared on social media dated Saturday, November 14, 2026, the outspoken media personality stated that the father of President Nana Akufo-Addo was relaxing and drinking tea while Kwame Nkrumah was on the frontlines fighting for Ghana’s independence.

Afrifa used the post to challenge the famous “Big Six” narrative in Ghanaian history. According to him, it is a lie to group certain leaders together as heroes of independence when, in his view, they were not actively involved in the struggle. He insisted that there is “no Big Six anywhere,” suggesting that the title is a fabrication that does not reflect what truly happened.

The image accompanying the post features a photo of President Akufo-Addo alongside a photo of his late father, former President Edward Akufo-Addo, who was one of the historical figures often included in the Big Six. The post also shows Okatakyie Afrifa himself, dressed in white and a red beret, pointing directly at the camera as if to drive his point home.

The Big Six are widely known as the founding fathers of Ghana’s independence, including leaders like Kwame Nkrumah and Edward Akufo-Addo, who were arrested and detained during the struggle for freedom. However, Afrifa’s comment directly attacks this long-standing historical narrative, claiming that some of these men were not even part of the real fight.

This bold statement has clearly caught the attention of Ghanaians online, with many sharing the post and expressing mixed reactions. The post was shared by a page called “USBlogger” with the caption “Oh okay,” suggesting the post left many people surprised. As expected, this has become a hot talking point on social media, with supporters and critics of the broadcaster going back and forth over his claims.

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