Entertainment analyst Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo has fired back at critics lambasting American rapper Ja Rule over the six-unit classroom block he commissioned at Nuaso in Ghana’s Eastern Region.

Following the project's unveiling, social media was flooded with negative commentary, with many claiming the building looked substandard and failed to match Ja Rule’s celebrity status. Some even compared it to Michael Blackson’s school, arguing that the latter’s facility was more appealing.

Others went as far as alleging that the rapper had been duped by his local contractors and that a large chunk of the project’s budget had been misused.

But reacting to the backlash on United Showbiz on April 6, Arnold described the criticism as “ridiculous and unfair,” urging netizens to reflect on their own impact before tearing down someone else’s efforts.

“The negative commentary I've seen so far is ridiculous and unfair. Those comparing the structure to Michael Blackson’s are myopic thinkers. How many foreign celebrities have done what Ja Rule did? What have those complaining done for their communities?” Arnold questioned.

He cautioned that such negativity could discourage other international celebrities from supporting underserved communities in Ghana.

“Can you imagine that because of these comments, Nigerian media houses are now spreading the same negativity about us? This could discourage other celebrities from extending a helping hand, even if they want to,” he added.

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Negative commentary about Ja Rule's 6-unit classroom block for Nuaso Anglican Basic School is ridiculous and unfair. - @ArnoldBaidoo #UnitedShowbiz pic.twitter.com/cmtm7NAHNW— UTV Ghana (@utvghana) April 6, 2025