A young Ghanaian woman has sparked widespread debate on social media after a video showed her publicly invoking traditional curses against a man, she accused of falsely claiming that he had an intimate relationship with her.
The incident, which has gone viral across several social media platforms, has generated mixed reactions from users, with many discussing issues of reputation, misinformation and the role of traditional beliefs in modern society.
In the video, the visibly upset woman is seen standing along a road holding a crate of eggs and a bottle of schnapps. In many Ghanaian communities, such items are commonly associated with traditional oath-taking ceremonies and spiritual invocations.
The woman alleged that a young man identified as Kelvin had been going around telling people that he had slept with her. She strongly denied the claim and insisted that she had never been involved in any intimate relationship with him.
According to her, the allegation had damaged her reputation and exposed her to embarrassment within her community.
Angered by what she described as a false accusation, she called on traditional deities to punish the man if he had lied about their relationship.
During the emotional scene, she declared that the gods should judge the matter and bring consequences upon Kelvin if his statements were untrue.
The woman also invoked severe spiritual sanctions, extending the curse to members of the man’s family if the accusation against her was indeed false.
The video quickly spread across social media platforms, attracting thousands of views, comments and shares within hours.
Many users expressed sympathy for the woman, arguing that false claims about a person’s private life can have serious social consequences, particularly in communities where reputation remains highly valued.
Others, however, questioned the decision to resort to traditional curses, arguing that such disputes should be handled through dialogue or legal channels rather than public spiritual declarations.
The incident has once again highlighted the continuing influence of traditional beliefs in many African societies despite increasing urbanisation and technological advancement.
Across parts of Ghana and several other West African countries, traditional oath-taking remains a respected practice among some communities. It is often used when individuals seek to prove innocence, challenge accusations or demand justice in situations where they feel wronged.
Although many people view such practices as part of cultural heritage, others regard them as controversial and incompatible with modern legal systems.
As the video continued to trend online, social media users offered different opinions on the matter.
Some commenters argued that making false claims about a woman’s sexual history could cause significant damage to her image and future relationships.
Others maintained that public accusations without evidence should never be tolerated, regardless of whether the victim is male or female.
A number of users also urged the young man at the centre of the controversy to publicly respond to the allegations and clarify his position.
At the time of filing this report, Kelvin had not publicly commented on the accusations circulating online.
It was also unclear whether any attempt had been made by community leaders, family members or local authorities to mediate the dispute between both parties.
The development has generated wider conversations about the impact of rumours and misinformation in the age of social media.
In recent years, several cases involving allegations about personal relationships have gone viral on social media, often leading to public disputes, reputational damage and, in some cases, legal action.
Meanwhile, the viral video continues to attract attention across Ghana and beyond, with many people closely following developments to see whether either party will take further action.
Some social media users reacted strongly to the video:
@NanaKofiGH: “If the man truly lied, then he owes her a public apology. People’s reputations matter.”
@AmaSerwaa: “This is why people should stop making up stories about others. A simple rumour can destroy someone’s image.”
@AkosuaWrites: “She looks genuinely hurt. Nobody should joke with another person’s dignity.”
@KwameCitizen: “Both sides should be heard before people rush to judgment online.”
@Amotolongbo: “Ghollywood. Nothing go happen to the man. Move on sister and learn a lesson from it so you won’t fall for that kinda of man again”
@Sonnobax15: “lipsrsealed. Men don’t lie when it comes to bedding a woman angry.
When a man says he has had a thingy with a woman, there’s a huge probability that he truly did. Angry”
@Madridguy: “This is so funny grin and you think our leaders will believe there’s hunger in the land. The Police should arrest the lady for wasting the eggs when many are hungry tongue”