‘I wore Fugu to UN but I’m surprised Zambians didn't see it’ - President Mahama wades into debate
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Snob them Prez. Zambians are naturally slow people.
And who cares about what the zambians think??? Next !!!
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Mahama don't mind them.Zambians surprised all of us.They really brought out their illiteracy for the whole world to see.Does that mean Zambians don't watch television. They taught political suite is the only formal way of dre ...
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Instead of hiding their ignorance they thought they were making fun of him. That part of the world are still behind.
Mr. President, there is a reason why Ghana was the first 'Independent' sub-Saharan country; we blaze the trail for the others to follow (yes, my Naija brothers and sisters, that includes you too!).
Obviously, the Zambian ...
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Mr. President you are the President of Africa and we are proud of you. Now it seems if you cough then it will go viral. Please continue your good for Africa.
JM, please why are you casting your pearls before these swine! Social media has given legions of idiots the same right to speak as Nobel prize winners - Umberto Eco
By the way, that is NOT a figure. It is BATAKARI!
It is not a FUGU
It is a BATAKARI
@Den, does the word "Synonym" exist in your understanding of the English Language or it sounds Icelandic to you? Can we call Accra , Nkran or we cannot?
The Zambians a big disgrace to the entire continent of Africa and beyond.
The have foolishly destroy the rational of the President's visit and the core values.
Shame on all of them.
They are a disgrace.
They have dest ...
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@Nuumo, you have a valid point. Nkrumah, and his henchmen wore "Fugu" on the 6th of March 1957 , when he delivered his Freedom Speech. It means Zambians have been blind with regards to images from Ghana for the last 69 y ...
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Batakari, also "is a traditional hand-woven, striped cotton garment originating from Northern Ghana, often worn for ceremonies, festivals, and to represent cultural identity. Known for its durability and intricate embroidery ...
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These are from Nigeria.The northerners brought them from Nigeria to Ghana.
You stupid lying monkey. I’ve never seen a Nigerian wearing one
Nigerians don't have anything like the Ghana Batakari.
We're very proud of our tradition and culture.
Mr. President leave those zambians to wallow in their inferiority complex and simple mindedness. I weep for them
The Zambians has a lot to learn on history. If they care to know it was the same fugu Dr Kwame Nkrumah wore to declare Ghana's independence.
Zambia's are just idiots.
So Zambians don't have a traditional wear? I guess all they know is the used clothing from Europe and America for their teeming poor masses.
Dzi wo fie asem. Mind your own business. Zambians have mining but they don't drink galamsey water.
Hahaha Ghanians talking . Housa are best in your country .
MASSA YOU WERE IGNORED BECAUSE OF DIPLOMACY. YOUR DRESSING FOR EVENTS IS POOR AND ABYSMAL. WORK ON IT.
Akufo Monkey Addo was clad in a shower curtain, when the fool was plagiarising " Be Citizens not Spectators"
Because he wont wear suit?
Did you tell Asantehene to wear suits, when meeting dignitaries from other countries? If you didn't, why not?
Again when the Arab Kings/Diplomats travel outside or receive dignitaries from oth ...
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We may have differences as Ghanaians, but when it comes to another country messing with our president we all come together in support of our president. When you attack our president you attack all Ghanaians.
Maybe they smear red Copper earth on their body
For the colonialist, suit is all, Zambia is in the grip of the colonial master
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YOU THINK OTHER COUNTRIES CARE ABOUT YOU
Do the Zambians have traditional attire?.
Those Zambians are Bawumia supporters
They were blinded by inferiority complex.
They are ignorant about our culture. Who are they to determine what our president wears and what not to wear. They should think about their sinking and poor performing currency, the kwacha and their sinking economy.
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Zambians ought to know that it's what comes from the inside that matters. The President of a nation represents its culture. I am proud that President Mahama is representing Ghana among the community of nations.
No one listens to African presidents at the UN
Zambians didnt see??
With all due respect ohhhh...
Are Zambians suppose to monitor you?
Do Ghanaians know what the Zambian Prez wears and goes??
Please ohh, let us not think of ourselves higher than we are. This wea ...
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Shut up there with your too-known. Have you seen any Ghanaian criticizing a Zambian costume
Akosua Serwaa, president of legal witches in Ghana
To those Zambians who criticize our President’s Traditional Fugu,I say to them emancipate yourself from mental slavery
Nooo, Mr President, you are too civilized to get into this kiddie-beef.
You shouldn't get involved into this, apparently started by some idiotic unemployed Zambian.
NEXT TOME PUT ON THE HEADGEAR FOR WITHOUT IT THE DRESSING IS INCOMPLETE . BBC REPORTED WHEN JJ HANDED OVER TO KUFFOUR THEY REPORTED THAT JJ HAD IMPOVERISHED THE COUNTRY SO THAT THE INCOMING PRESIDENT WAS HALF NAKED WHEN HE TO ...
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Ghana must dissociate herself from this super illiterate country.Why should we associate ourselves with people who are behind time in this modern era?
You people at home write anything that you like but if you know what they say about our leaders and the way way they dress, you will feel sorry for them.When Mahama came here with his fugu, they described him as wearing a lad ...
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I am not surprised at the Zambians reaction towards the Fugu. I wore one to a function with my Zambian girl friend when I was in New York. She mocked at me for wearing a blouse just as they reacted to Mahama's. I was unable ...
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Zambians are really far behind, I think all they know is Zambia, and nothing else, FUGU has its way long ago in African history, because Dr Kwame nkruma, and his sobodemates wear same Fugu on the podium when delivering thr f ...
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Mr. President don’t mind the people of Zambia you so elegant in the Fugu .
Not like the very little short guy who by chance also became President of Ghana, that Crock from Akem.
So does it mean that all along when Prof.Lumumba who at times put on fugu before his audience these Mumu Zambians never see?What a country?
Mr President,
Even though the UN is seemed as the biggest global platform, nobody watches any smaller country when their Presidents are speaking apart from a few people from his own country.
Those who get the greatest att ...
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We thank mahama. Let us now call fugu, Zambia Brouse
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How many people around the world know Fugu ? But everyone knows Kente so next time wear Kente ! Lol ! Idiot !
Mr. President, am afraid the ghost of Kotoka has started hunting u already ! Lol
Myself I have about 8 fugus here, I always order similar colors of what the president Mahama wears, straight from the north.
These Zambians are villagers with colonized mindset..they are okay wearing foreign suits but have problem promoting African fabrics..for the past 7years, I have never wore a suit even tough I have plenty of them..Fugu and tra ...
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Rawlings in full fugu during Clinton's visit
I am surprised Mahama has forgotten about the prime purpose of Ghanaians fugu… very very disappointing that most Ghanaians weren’t born , pro including himself the president, when we the Ghanaians achieved our independenc ...
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That shows how backward Zambia is!
Nothing good can come out of that country so Ghana has no business associating itself with such a nation!
My Dad once told me “ monkeys play by sizes”!!
Batakari looks like a clothing for a pregnant woman. I personally don't find it attractive. It is made of heavy fabric/textile which probably makes it very warm to wear in a tropical climate like ours.
A classic case of narcissism! Because your empty mind doesn't embrace it, we should all? Sorry, I have four and I enjoy every minuted of wearing them.
Besides, the first one was a gift from a French lady who loves them.