Ghanaian–American R&B singer James Ghartey has shared a heartwarming reunion with the video vixen who starred in the music video for his hit song, My Lady, sixteen years after their memorable appearance in the visuals.
The vixen, who recently opened up about her struggles with mental health, had been out of the public eye after her sudden disappearance from the showbiz scene.
[🎥: Jay Ghartey]
Providus Bank told me I could pull up with anyone I wanted, so you know I had to bring two amazing Faithfuls 💜. I had a fantastic time at the Providus Bank All-White Concert. My favorite highlight was probably the MD of the bank, Walter Akpani, calling me the coolest doctor he has ever seen 😂💜🤟🏾
Scanty!!! Scanty!!! Scanty!!! How many times did I mention your name?
A portion of people on Twitter are furious at Team Scanty Explores, including Scanty, Essel and Latif. From what I have gathered, there are three main reasons behind the backlash.
1. First, many people believe the thumbnail for their video titled “We drove 100hrs from Accra to the Northern Part of Ghana (Tamale)” was derogatory and stereotypical. They argue that the thumbnail reinforces an old narrative that the five northern regions are underdeveloped and defined by bad roads. To them, it was unnecessary and disrespectful, especially coming from content creators with a large audience.
2. Second, some critics were offended by the way Scanty referred to the entire upper part of the country simply as “the north” in the title and in multiple captions promoting the video. Their point is that the five northern regions are not one homogenous block. They have different identities, cultures and languages. Reducing all of that to a single label feels dismissive, especially to people who are already sensitive to being stereotyped or misunderstood.
3. Lastly, many people, both in and outside Ghana, were upset that Scanty Explores visited Zaina Lodge, a resort that charges 7,000 cedis per night. Some felt it was tone-deaf to highlight a luxury experience in a region that is often negatively stereotyped, while others simply thought the price tag was outrageous and disconnected from the economic reality of most Ghanaians.
Here is my take;
A. On the thumbnail and the generalization of the northern regions, I think the critics have a point. Whether intentional or not, creators must be conscious of how their visuals and language can reinforce existing stereotypes. Northern Ghana has spent years fighting misrepresentation, so anything that hints at old narratives will naturally trigger pushback. Being more precise and respectful in the framing would have avoided all this.
That said, I do not think Scanty or his team set out to insult anyone. Their work generally focuses on exploring Ghana and showcasing different places. If their wording or thumbnail created the wrong impression, the responsible step would simply be to acknowledge it and adjust. That is not a loss; it is part of growing as a creator.
B. On the Zaina Lodge issue, I do not think Scanty was wrong for visiting or documenting it. It is a real place in the region. It is expensive, yes, but it exists, and showing it is not inherently disrespectful. If anything, it proves that northern Ghana also has high-end tourism experiences. The outrage over the price is understandable, but it is not Scanty’s fault that a private resort is expensive.
Overall, both sides have valid concerns. The creators could have been more thoughtful in their presentation, and the critics are right to demand respectful representation. But there is room for a middle ground. Instead of assuming malice, we can expect creators to learn from feedback and improve how they frame content about sensitive regions. Everyone benefits from that.
Some are being triggered by #TheHerd on @NetflixNaija for showing our current reality?
The same terrorist attacks I witnessed first hand on my way to Gembu, Taraba during NYSC?
Abeg if you’re part of the few that have sense pls help me RT this poster for everyone to see it! 👀