‘Stop glorifying rubbish on the airwaves’ - Prince David Osei criticises media

Ghanaian actor Prince David Osei has criticised a discussion on Joy Prime, urging media platforms to stop promoting content that, in his view, glorifies transactional relationships and sends the wrong message to young people. His reaction followed the circulation of a video from the station’s programme in which panellists debated what constitutes good sex. During the discussion, one panellist stated that money significantly influenced her sexual experiences, saying, “Money gets me wet. So you know, already before you come I’m already wet… I’ll do something I’ve not done with you before… even if you want anal I don’t mind… five thousand dollars! I’ll do new things, a lot.” Responding in the comment section, Prince David Osei expressed concern about the values being promoted, arguing that healthy relationships should not be centred on financial gain. Nana Asamoah takes Highlife across five West African languages “It is actually troubling when relationships are portrayed as primarily transactional or centered on financial gain. Genuine relationships should be built on mutual respect, trust, shared values, and emotional connection rather than what one person can materially provide for the other,” he wrote. The actor also said he worried about the influence such discussions could have on young audiences, warning that emphasising money over responsibility and self-worth could create unrealistic expectations about relationships. “I am also concerned about the messages some media content may send to young people. When financial incentives are emphasized over personal responsibility, dignity, and healthy decision-making, it can create unhealthy expectations about relationships,” he wrote Prince David Osei urged public platforms to promote values that encourage responsible decision-making instead of normalising what he described as transactional behaviour. “Rather than normalizing transactional behavior, public platforms should promote positive values such as self-respect, accountability, and meaningful relationships. These are the kinds of lessons that can help young people make informed and responsible choices in their lives. Stop glorifying rubbish on the airwaves, please,” he added Beyond his reaction, several social media users also criticised the panellist’s remarks, with many questioning whether such discussions are appropriate for mainstream media and expressing concern over the message they believed it conveyed to viewers. View this post on Instagram

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