Afua Asantewaa Gets Scholarship at an International School, Flaunts Her Milestone
- Afua Asantewaa Aduonum announced that she has an opportunity to study music at an international school
- The announcement comes after the latest update on her second Guinness World Record attempt in Kumasi
- Scores of fans took to social media to share their reactions to Afua Asantewaa's upcoming academic stint
- YEN.com.gh spoke to an Educationalist, Abel Ohene Acquaye, to share his opinion on what challenges public figures might face when transitioning into academic life
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Ghanaian media personality and singer Afua Asantewaa Aduonum is set to study music at an international school.
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The viral sensation announced her milestone on social media with a video of her singing Black Sherif's So It Goes.
The song, released as part of the 23-year-old Black Sherif's sophomore album, Iron Boy, has garnered significant traction since it dropped on April 3, 2025.
Afua Asantewaa has always been vocal about her passion for music, which has fuelled her Guinness World Record attempts.
Her first attempt at the longest singing marathon lasted over three days, making it one of the biggest events in Ghana's 2023 Detty December calendar.
Scores of celebrities, including Nana Ama McBrown and Shatta Wale, joined the frenzy as they visited the GWR contender during her attempt.
Vice President and New Patriotic Party candidate at the time, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, also honoured Afua with his presence.
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Recently, Afua shared some concerns about how her first attempt went, debunking rumours that she received a car, house, and other prizes from the government.
She established that she only received medicine from the Vice President to treat her bad cough.
Her comments triggered many of her team members and supporters, who felt she had thrown them under the bus and accused them falsely of receiving gifts on her behalf.
The tension between Afua and some of her fans came to a head as they shared their thoughts on her scholarship announcement.
Ghanaians react to Afua Asantewaa's milestone
YEN.com.gh gathered a few fan comments in reaction to Afua Asantewaa's new scholarship.
Richardasare939 said:
"Why most Ghanaians don't appreciate their own people success. Look at the comments some are making. We will continue to suffer because of this?"
Tornye_neiney wrote:
"Madam try to hide your eggs until they're hatched. You are too quick to expose your plans. Wisdom is what you need."
Elisobais remarked:
"Good. So she can have lots of assignments that will shut her up.😂😂😂. Congratulations though. lol."
Naa_cash_1988 noted:
"Wow they saw that u are desperate for that award.so they need to train ur voice well and also educate u on it well.😂😂😂."
Kuzoonii46 added:
"You can go and dance in the ocean - you think we care about you?"
YEN.com.gh spoke exclusively to Abel Ohene Acquaye, Executive Producer of The Sharks Quiz, on what challenges public figures might face when transitioning into academic life.
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According to him, the transition from public figure to academic life is often more seamless when the school is outside Ghana.
I believe that outside Ghana, the transition from public figure to academic life is often more seamless, as the two roles are seen as distinct. Being in the public eye doesn’t necessarily hinder one’s academic pursuits; it can enrich them. The challenge, however, lies more in context and perception back home, where public status is often misinterpreted within academic settings, He said.
Afua Asantewaa and husband meet Otumfuo
YEN.com.gh also previously reported that Afua Asantewaa met the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, sharing the privilege with her husband.
She wore a blue strapless long-sleeve dress and white platform shoes, while her husband, Kofi Aduonum, opted for a classy all-black ensemble.
The admirable viral couple met with the Asantehene, who was elated to welcome and share a word with them about Afua's recent second GWR attempt.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
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Peter Ansah (Entertainment Editor) Ansah Peter is an entertainment editor who joined YEN.com.gh in September 2023. He studied Development Planning at KNUST, graduating in 2018. His professional career in entertainment journalism dates eight years back as a showbiz and arts blogger for the now-defunct motionhypegh.net, continuing to Muse Media Networks, acting as the editorial manager for the network's flagship multimedia platforms. He has also managed several PR roles with top clients, including Morgan Heritage. In 2024, Peter completed Google News Initiative courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation
Abel Ohene Acquaye (Social entrepreneur and education expert) Abel Ohene Acquaye is a Program Director at the Academic Talent Development Program (ATDP). He is also the Executive Producer of The Sharks Quiz and the Founder and Executive Director of AB Review Education Hub. Abel Ohene Acquaye recently led Team Ghana, representing the ATDP, to participate in the STEAM Ahead 2023 tournament in Bali, Indonesia, where they won a total of 35 medals in various categories.
