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Even though the government of Ghana has said it will not engage celebrities directly into the fight of the novel corona virus outbreak in Ghana, some celebrities have gone the extra mile to contribute their quota to the fight.
Ghana has recorded 24 cases so far with one fatality and the government led by President Nana Akufo-Addo has put measures in place to curb the pandemic.
From closing down public and private schools, closing all boarders, banning public and social gathering to disinfecting major markets in Accra, the government is putting in a lot of efforts to fight Covid-19.
However, the fight isn’t for the government alone. Some celebrities have joined forces or made individual approach towards the fight against the pandemic.
While some are using their social media platforms to create awareness, others are going extra mile to fight the disease.
We share with you eight () Ghanaian celebrities who are helping the government of Ghana to fight the novel coronavirus.
Sakordie
Sarkodie in a series of tweets urged his followers to take the disease seriously.
He advised his fans and Ghanaians at large to stop the jokes about the virus, and rather adhere to the safety measure put in place by the government and health experts to stop the spread.
“I get how we would wanna use jokes and humor to go through these times (which is necessary to help with our minds) but guys this is something serious happening and we need to treat it as such … Please let’s take the precautions serious”, one of the tweets read.
Ghana has currently confirmed 52 cases with two deaths.
I get how we would wanna use jokes and humor to go through these times ( which is necessary to help with our minds ) but guys this is something serious happening and we need to treat it as such … Please let’s take the precautions serious #CoronavirusPandemic
— Sarkodie (@sarkodie) March 23, 2020
Not been saying much about it but I do think about what’s happening a lot … just trying to figure it out but too many informations out there and you wouldn’t even know which to take. All we got to do at this point is to stay safe … #COVID19 #CoronavirusPandemic
— Sarkodie (@sarkodie) March 23, 2020
I see my people out there still gathering in groups and some actually partying… I’m from Africa and I know how important socializing is to us but guys Pleeeease stay home for sometime to save yourself, your loved ones and others 🙏🏾 #COVID19
— Sarkodie (@sarkodie) March 23, 2020
And please note: the numbers out there in the media is for those tested which I believe is way less than the actual number of people with the virus 🦠 #CoronavirusPandemic
— Sarkodie (@sarkodie) March 23, 2020
D-Black
Club Onyx, a nightclub owned by D-Black – the first Ghanaian rapper to be nominated for a BET Award – closed its doors to clients following the President’s directive.
The Manager of Onyx, Emmanuel, told Happy FM that: “We spoke to the staff of Onyx on Sunday after the President issued the directive banning all social gatherings. And we have not opened for business yet.”
Aside sacrificing his finance to help the government achieve his goal, he is using his social media platforms to educate his fans about the spread and prevention of the virus.
Pray for Ghana, Pray for Italy, Pray for the world 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/lEXhRCVZTI
— D-Black (@DBLACKGH) March 22, 2020
Criss Waddle
The AMG Business label boss actually took a step further in the fight against coronavirus by becoming the first celebrity to distribute free hand sanitisers to people in his community, Tema, through courier service.
Pls if you live around tema and you don’t have hand sanitizer or can’t afford one,let me know,I’m giving some away for free by delivery to help fight corona virus #COVID19Ghana
— Criss Waddle (@CrissWaddle) March 19, 2020
In addition, he promised to provide face masks and hand sanitisers to a hospital in Konongo – a town in Ashanti Region – which lack some.
Where in Konongo,we need the hospital name and contact and how many nurses work there so that we can throw in some support as soon as possible 🙏🏾 https://t.co/0ZZlF5QXcF
— Criss Waddle (@CrissWaddle) March 22, 2020
Wiyaala
While others were educating fans with foreign language, Wiyaala took it upon herself to educate her fans with her native Sisaala language. She did this through a minute video she shared on her Instagram page. She is the fourth Ghanaian celebrity to do this. Edem started it, followed by Xandy Kamel and Salma Mumin.
https://www.instagram.com/tv/B99w7RZDgIX/?utm_source=ig_embed
Shatta Wale
The controversial dancehall musician followed Criss Waddle’s move by supplying thousand of hand sanitisers to fans in Accra.
https://twitter.com/shattawalegh/status/1240724998786035713
What more? He also promised to hold a free online concert dubbed ‘Faith Concert’ for fans to clear the boredom during the quarantined period.
https://twitter.com/shattawalegh/status/1240669577324961792
Salma Mumin
The award-winning actress and entrepreneur joined Edem and Wiyaala to educate fans in Ghanaian local dialects. Shortly after rapper Edem made the call, Salma followed up by recording a video in Twi telling fans about the symptoms and precautionary measures on coronavirus. Her video which she released on her Instagram account went viral.
https://www.instagram.com/tv/B96sE9TgLSC/?utm_source=ig_embed
Edem
The VRMG imprint owner was the first Ghanaian celebrity to use his local dialect to educate fans about the symptoms and precautionary measures of the novel coronavirus. In addition, he has promised to hold a free online concert to help fans escape boredom during the quarantine period.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B93m2qWnJQo/?utm_source=ig_embed
Gloria Sarfo
She was the only woman who competed with Criss Waddle and Shatta Wale, and she did it better. The bold and sassy actress took it upon herself to deliver free hand sanitisers plus soaps to her fans in and outside Accra.
