Celebrated TV host and mother of songstress, Efya, Nana Adwoa Awindoor, has described as sad the seeming persistent criticisms of her daughter.
As a media person, Nana Adwoa is worried that Efya’s criticisms are deliberately concocted to defame the talented singer.
As a mother, Nana Adwoa says she does not want any of the negative comments to get to her daughter.
The host of the long-running ‘Greetings from Abroad’ was speaking with Edem Knight Tay. This was on the ‘Home Affairs Show’ last Saturday.
Efya has been in the news for allegedly dealing in drugs, which she has constantly denied. The ‘Little Things’ singer’s choice of costumes has also come under scrutiny.
But Nana Adwoa couldn’t fathom why artistes abroad are loved and adored by people across the world, including Ghanaians. Meanwhile these artistes do all sorts of crazy things and live all kinds of lifestyles. But the case is different when it involves an artiste from home.
“I don’t want such comments to disturb her ability to explore and grow in whatever she has chosen to do.” She said.
“I rather look at whatever is being said positively as a mother and guide her accordingly. We seem to be so excited about things when they are foreign but the moment it is local we all go gaga about it,” she added.
She further stated that she does sit her daughter down and talk to her. Adding that she knows the kind of upbringing she had.
“I am not saying I will allow her to walk around naked. My daughter knows the kind of upbringing she had and I sit her down to talk to her.
“I tell her let people appreciate your voice and other ability than to allow them to condemn you because of your outlook,” Nana Awindor said.
The Development Queen of Afigya-Kwabe District, Nana Adwoa Awindor believes her daughter deserves to be celebrated rather than condemned.