In a heartwarming display of cultural connection amid ongoing Ghanaian consular activities in South Africa, a South African woman left registrants and officials stunned after fluently speaking Twi, delivering traditional greetings, and bursting into Ghanaian gospel songs.
The viral video, shared widely on social media, captures the energetic moment during a nighttime registration exercise for Ghanaian nationals.
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The woman, dressed in a black beret and puffer jacket, animatedly addressed the crowd while holding a cup, saying phrases such as “Menua barima, ɛte sɛn? Mehunuu wo akyɛ,” translated as “My brother, how are you? It’s been a while,” before declaring, “I’m a South African.”
Her performance transformed the routine administrative process into a lively praise session.
She went on to sing Ghanaian gospel songs with visible passion, drawing smiles, laughter, and admiration from those present.
Background footage shows tables filled with paperwork, crowds of people, and a bustling outdoor setup under artificial lights.
The footage, originally posted by @THESTATENEWSS on May 31, 2026, has since gone viral, attracting positive reactions online. Many commenters highlighted the cultural ties between Ghana and South Africa.
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Some users expressed surprise at her fluency, comparing her delivery to that of an Asante woman, while others described the moment as a symbol of African unity and the welcoming spirit often associated with Ghanaian communities.
🇬🇭🇿🇦 “Menua Barima 3tes3n, Me hunu wo aky3, I’m a South African.”
— THE STATE NEWS (@THESTATENEWSS) May 30, 2026
Ghanaians were pleasantly surprised after a South African woman spoke fluent Twi and sang praises during a registration exercise for Ghanaian nationals in South Africa, earning admiration from many. pic.twitter.com/wLJM4iYqyX
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