Ghanaian actor and filmmaker Massive Akwes has publicly apologised to singer Cina Soul after making deeply unsettling remarks about her throughout a section on Bryt TV. His feedback, made throughout a recreation section titled “Kiss, Marry, Kill,” sparked widespread outrage and drew criticism from the general public and civil society.
When requested to decide on between actress Vivian Jill and singer Cina Soul, Massive Akwes responded that he would “marry Vivian Jill,” however added that he would “kill Cina Soul.” He went on to make graphic and violent claims, together with utilizing a “magic mirror to summon her, stabbing her with a knife, and ingesting her blood.” The violent nature of the remarks alarmed viewers, lots of whom condemned the statements as unacceptable.
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On 1 July 2025, Cina Soul, actual identify Christie Quincyna Quarcoopome, took to social media to precise her worry and concern, tagging the Ghana Police Service and the Minister of Communications. In her submit, she wrote:
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I’m deeply unsettled by this. I initially selected not to answer earlier feedback as a result of I don’t want to be related to this particular person, however at this level, I really feel genuinely threatened. It’s essential we take a agency stance in opposition to this sort of harmful rhetoric being broadcast on our TV and radio platforms. We should not normalise hate
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Her response shortly went viral, with many calling out each Massive Akwes and Bryt TV for permitting such language to air.
Following intense backlash, Bryt TV introduced Massive Akwes again on air to make clear his statements. Throughout his look, he issued a public apology and insisted that his feedback have been made purely for leisure and never meant to be taken actually.
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This was meant purely for leisure functions; I by no means meant to really hurt her. I even discovered that her mom was scared by what I stated, and for that, I’m actually sorry. Mummy, please don’t let this weigh in your coronary heart. If my phrases made you imagine that I’d hurt Cina Soul, that was not my intention in any respect. It was only for leisure. I sincerely apologise if my feedback brought about panic for Cina Soul, her household, shut mates, or anybody linked to her. I’ve no malicious intentions towards her
,Massive Akwes stated.
Along with Massive Akwes’ apology, Bryt TV issued a press release within the caption of the video that includes his apology, acknowledging the gravity of the scenario and expressing remorse.
In mild of the general public response to a current section that includes Kumawood actor Massive Akwes, we have now taken steps to deal with the feelings expressed, in step with our values as a media platform. We prolong our honest apology to singer @cina_soul and our cherished viewers for any unintended offence brought about through the ‘Kiss, Marry, Kill’ section. We stay dedicated to upholding respect and accountability in our content material
, the caption learn.
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The incident has reignited conversations round accountable media practices and the necessity for accountability in leisure areas.
