Dear Bukom Banku,
“An empty calabash cannot sink in
the river… A man can never be careful unless he buys a new car and a white
shirt. “
I’m sure you are wondering why I started
with these quotes; quotes famously uttered by yourself, quotes with very deep
connotations, quotes that has made you revered by many including myself but it
seems like you are no more worthy of that reverence
This letter comes at a time when Ghanaians
no more consider your gimmicks as mere jokes. Indeed some are beginning to
believe that you may be gradually losing it. I don’t entirely agree with that
assertion but what I do agree with is the fact that you are listening to and assimilating
the wrong advice.
Before I continue, let me make it
clear to you that you are one of my favorite personalities in Ghana. Aside the
fact that you entertain us in the ring you also have a great voice and that’s
why you have treated us to a few bangers; notable among them is the one with
King Jerry and Nii Funny -“Otanfo”. Your quotes and wise sayings cannot be
overlooked. They are pregnant with wisdom and insight – the more reason your
current actions seem to baffle and bemuse me.
Let me say without mincing words my
dear brother that whoever told you to start bleaching your skin in order to
make you fresh – so to speak, has offered you the worst advice since humanity
evolved or was created depending on what you believe in. I mean what could
possibly make a man of your stature and caliber, an undefeated champion in your
division, the “African Mayweather” – as you proudly call yourself, listen to
such counsel, let alone succumb to it and go further to execute it?
If you do a fair assessment of your
current body complexion, you will realize that not only have you caused an
unpleasant skin color you have also done irreparable damage to same. I would
not want to delve into the science of the harm you are currently causing your
skin cells but the earlier you stop this nonsense the better for you. Have you
thought of your career? Do you know how this action of yours will in the long
run affect and cause people to ridicule you? Listen to me, I know you don’t
really care what people say about you but remember those same people were the
ones who lifted you up and trust me they will leave you high and dry if you don’t
get it together.
Just a few weeks ago I saw a video
of you stripping almost naked in front of a camera and dancing without any
inhibitions. Indeed you had friends and acquaintances supporting your actions,
cheering you on and you couldn’t help but fool yourself. Apart from the fact
that you will be charged with indecent exposure, have you thought of the moral implications
your actions will have on your children, as well as others who look to you as
their mentor?
Your political affiliation is
another topic I cannot leave out. I understand the fact that you have declared
your stance and vehemently so but remember your supporters do not all bow to
the same god. So put a lid on it. Support whoever you want to but make sure it
doesn’t necessitate any backlash.
Finally let me say that you should
stop boasting about the number of wives and kids you have. In this contemporary
age, nobody cares about those numbers. The
numbers we care about are those of your titles and bank accounts.
I will leave you, in the hope that
you will take my advice. Well it’s not like I care if you do or don’t. I needed
to write this for the mere fact that I blog and yes because I care about you. The
former reason however carried more weight in my decision.
Cheers “Banku Flesh”
Yours Truly
Nii Odenkey
