Ghanaian rap icon Sarkodie has spoken out against the growing insensitivity shown by some media portals and content creators in the aftermath of the national tragedy that happened in Obuasi on August 6.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the award-winning artist expressed concern over the rush to post graphic images and videos from the recent helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Ghana’s Defence Minister, the Environment and Technology Minister, and other top officials.
“Wanting to be the first to get exclusives all in the name of content can make you inhumane … Be human first,” Sarkodie wrote.
His remarks come in response to the circulation of gory images and disturbing footage from the accident scene by some online platforms, which many have condemned as disrespectful and traumatising to the victims’ families and the public.
Sarkodie’s call is being widely praised as a reminder to uphold dignity and empathy in media coverage, especially during moments of national mourning. His statement adds to growing public criticism over the lack of ethical boundaries in the quest for virality and digital engagement
