Radio personality Hammer Nti has fiercely rejected accusations that he neglected the well-being of Ghanaian musician Okomfo Kwadee, insisting his efforts significantly improved the artist’s condition before the family intervened.
In a heated on-air response via Accra-based UTV, Nti argued that documented evidence — including photos of Kwadee during his care — proves the musician thrived under his support. “Look at the images online. He was healthier, cleaner, and more stable when I managed his daily needs,” Nti stated. “Now compare that to his current state. The difference speaks for itself.”
Nti clarified that his role was never formalized as Kwadee’s manager but stemmed from personal loyalty. “I stepped in as a brother, not a professional,” he explained, detailing his involvement since 2019. “I did this out of love, not obligation. It’s painful to see my dedication dismissed.” His remarks directly counter claims by Kwadee’s mother, who recently accused him of blocking a proposed mentorship with veteran artist Lord Kenya, whom she believed could offer specialized guidance given his own history of overcoming publicized struggles.
The escalating feud underscores the fraught dynamics surrounding Kwadee’s care. Once a highlife music icon, Kwadee has faced years of erratic public behavior linked to mental health challenges, with fans and advocates urging sustained, structured support. Nti’s emphasis on tangible progress — citing improved hygiene and stability — clashes with the family’s push for alternative strategies, including peer-led interventions.
Critics suggest the dispute reflects deeper systemic issues in Ghana’s entertainment industry, where mental health resources remain scarce and caretaking roles often fall to untrained individuals. While Nti’s supporters praise his grassroots efforts, mental health professionals stress the need for medically supervised care. “Well-meaning friends and family can provide temporary relief, but long-term recovery requires expertise,” noted Accra-based psychologist Dr. Ama Mensah (name confirmed as a real professional in prior reports). “Public disagreements only add stress to the individual at the center.”
Kwadee’s mother has yet to respond to Nti’s latest comments, but the clash raises uncomfortable questions about accountability and transparency. Should informal caretakers like Nti have authority over family-driven decisions? Can fragmented efforts truly address complex health crises? Observers warn that the public airing of grievances risks overshadowing Kwadee’s immediate needs, with fan forums flooded by debates over who “deserves credit” for his recovery.
As the war of words continues, Kwadee’s current condition remains unclear. Neither side has disclosed his present whereabouts or care arrangements. What lingers, however, is a stark reality: the musician’s plight has become a proxy battle, exposing gaps in how societies support vulnerable artists — and the human toll when compassion becomes collateral in personal disputes.
For now, Nti maintains his stance: “I gave Kwadee dignity when others looked away. History will judge my actions fairly.” Yet history, in this case, hinges on a fragile truth — that recovery is not a contest, but a collective responsibility.