Ghanaian actor John Dumelo has recently been receiving praise from many Ghanaians after he engaged in a war of words with a Nigerian fan on social media.
The banter started when Dumelo joined in the mockery of Nigerian fans who were disappointed after their national team lost to the host nation, Côte d’Ivoire, in the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals with a score of 2-1.
Dumelo quoted a tweet from Kofi Amoa-Abban that was poking fun at the Nigerian football fans at the stadium, for which a Nigerian fan wasn’t pleased with Dumelo’s reaction and left a sarcastic comment.
Coming from a nation that cannot boast with a quarter final despite your constant light. Your developement is useless. Make una rest
— I AM OBEDIENT (@nwft_contents) February 12, 2024
Their exchange of words escalated as Dumelo hit back at the Nigerian fan, sparking a conversation that has been making waves on social media since the incident.
Your Naira is dancing Shocki, your jollof is Whack and I’m sure you charge your phone in Ghana and tweet in Nigeria cos your light is out off sight….. https://t.co/bBd6ruHf0Q
— Farmer John (@johndumelo) February 12, 2024
Despite the Ghanaian national team’s early exit from the tournament, Ghanaians have been celebrating Côte d’Ivoire’s victory, with social media ablaze with memes and comments that allude to the defeat of their West African rival.
The defeat of Nigeria generated widespread reactions on various social media platforms, with many top trend topics revolving around the outcome of the final match.
