Ghanaian musician Cina Soul has received overwhelming support from industry colleagues and social media users after actor Big Akwes made disparaging comments about her appearance during an entertainment review show on Max TV.

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In the viral clip, Big Akwes criticised Cina Soul’s outfit in her music video, claiming it did not align with her image. His remarks, which included body-shaming and derogatory language, sparked outrage online.

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Singer Efya expressed her anger, condemning both the actor and the television station for permitting such commentary.

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"This is soo appalling!!! @maxtvgh, how are you allowing this on your channel?? We just celebrated Women’s Month!! Why are presenters speaking in such a derogatory manner towards an amazing, beautiful, thriving female artiste??? Why!!!! This is uncalled for, disrespectful, and unacceptable!!!!!!!!!" she wrote.

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Fellow musician Sefa also criticised the show’s presenter for remaining silent during the discussion.

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"It’s the woman sitting there for me, laughing while men dissect another woman’s body and career on live TV. What right do you have to sit on national television and reduce an artiste’s hard work to her outfit?" she questioned.

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Influencer Ama Burland drew parallels to the late Ebony Reigns, recalling how she was constantly ridiculed before her untimely death in 2018.

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"This is what they did to Ebony, and when she died suddenly, she deserved Artiste of the Year. Such nonsense! You people will never learn. If you think a child is going wayward, is that how to correct them? Just straight-up insults and body shaming? Wth?" she stated.

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Efia Odo also weighed in, calling out the hypocrisy of those who had never supported Cina Soul’s music yet felt the need to criticise her fashion choices.

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"Meanwhile, they’ve never played her song or promoted her in any type of way. Being old doesn’t mean you’re wise, ampa!" she remarked.

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Other celebrities, including rapper Pappy Kojo, have joined the conversation, demanding an apology from Big Akwes and Max TV. Many netizens continue to call for better discourse around women in entertainment and an end to body-shaming in the industry.

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