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Nana Akua Addo

Also known as: Nana Akua Adomaa Adu-Mante · Nana Akua Owusu-Ababio · Rosemond Akua Adobea · Ms Adobea

Ghanaian fashion influencer and actress involved in a domestic violence case; debuted at Lagos Fashion Week in November 2026.

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  1. November 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    Nana Akua Addo Ghanaian fashion influencer, Nana Akua Addo, captured the hearts of attendees at this year’s Lagos Fashion Week after an emotional debut runway appearance where she was seen in tears. …

    Nana Akua Closes Lagos Fashion Week With Emotional Tears On Runway
  3. October 2026
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    The disturbing videos that sparked a conversation Disturbing videos involving Ghanaian fashion icon Nana Akua Addo recently circulated on social media few weeks ago, showing her with what appeared to be injuries and bloodstains on her clothing, amid allegations of domestic abuse …

    When education and wealth are not enough: What does it mean to be an empowered woman?
  5. Joy Online

    The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service says the husband of Rosemond Akua Adobea, popularly known as Nana Akua, failed to appear in court on Wednesday after reportedly being admitted to hospital. …

    Nana Akua’s husband misses court after hospital admission
  6. Joy Online

    The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has engaged Norman Harold, husband of Nana Akua Addo, following his discharge from hospital, as it steps up efforts to safeguard the welfare of the family, particularly the children. …

    Gender Ministry meets Nana Akua Addo’s husband over domestic violence after hospital discharge
  7. Joy Online

    The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection says it will deploy social welfare officers to monitor the welfare of the children of Ghanaian fashion personality Nana Akua Addo and her husband, Harold Norman, amid a domestic violence case involving the family. …

    Gender Ministry to monitor welfare of Nana Akua Addo’s children amid domestic violence case
  8. Joy Online

    The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has visited Ghanaian fashion personality Nana Akua Addo and her family following reports of alleged domestic abuse involving the family. …

    Gender Minister visits Nana Akua Addo, assures family of support
  9. Daily Guide

    … The gospel minister made the disclosure amid the ongoing domestic violence case between fashion influencer Nana Akua Addo and her husband, Harold Duodu Norman. …

    Ohemaa Mercy Hints At Memoir On Marital Abuse
  10. Joy Online

    Harold Norman, who is at the centre of domestic abuse allegations involving his wife Rosemond Akua Adobea, popularly known as Nana Akua, was unable to appear before court on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, because he had been admitted to hospital. …

    Abuse case: Nana Akua’s husband Harold unable to appear in court after hospital admission – Police
  11. Joy Online

    The Ghana Police Service says it will arraign Harold Norman immediately after his discharge from hospital in connection with domestic abuse allegations involving his wife and fashion icon Rosemond Akua Adobea, popularly known as Nana Akua. …

    Nana Akua domestic abuse case: Police to arraign husband after hospital discharge
  12. Joy Online

    … The warning follows the widespread circulation of videos and images on social media reportedly involving actress and fashion personality Nana Akua Addo and her child. …

    Gender Ministry warns perpetrators of violence after Nana Akua Addo videos circulate
Culture

Ghanaian influencer Nana Akua debuts at Lagos Fashion Week

The News

Ghanaian fashion influencer Nana Akua Addo closed the Sevon Dejana Brand showcase at Lagos Fashion Week 2026 in a white wedding gown, marking her first major public appearance since videos of facial injuries circulated on social media. The emotional runway moment came weeks after she announced her separation from her husband amid domestic violence allegations.

2 November 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 2 November

  1. Ghanaian influencer Nana Akua debuts at Lagos Fashion Week

    Ghanaian fashion influencer Nana Akua Addo closed the Sevon Dejana Brand showcase at Lagos Fashion Week 2026 in a white wedding gown, marking her first major public appearance since videos of facial injuries circulated on social media. The emotional runway moment came weeks after she announced her separation from her husband amid domestic violence allegations.

    2 November 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 23 October

  1. Domestic abuse allegations against fashion icon spark abuse awareness debate

    Videos and audio recordings involving Ghanaian fashion icon Nana Akua Addo surfaced on social media alleging domestic abuse by her husband, including footage appearing to show him striking their 13-year-old daughter; accounts attributed to people close to her suggest the abuse had reportedly been occurring for years.

    23 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 11 October

  1. Nana Akua's husband misses court date after hospital admission

    Harold Norman, husband of actress and fashionista Nana Akua, failed to appear in court on October 7, 2026, after being admitted to hospital. He faces allegations of subjecting his wife to physical, emotional and economic abuse; his lawyer informed police of the hospitalization and investigators say they will ensure he is arraigned upon discharge.

    11 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Gender Ministry engages family in domestic violence case

    The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection met with Norman Harold, husband of Nana Akua Addo, following his hospital discharge, to address domestic violence concerns and prioritize the safety and welfare of the family's children. The Ministry said it will provide psychosocial support, monitor the children's welfare, and collaborate with Police and other institutions as investigations continue.

    11 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 10 October

  1. Gender Ministry to monitor Nana Akua Addo family children's welfare

    The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection will deploy social welfare officers to monitor the welfare of the children of fashion personality Nana Akua Addo and her husband Harold Norman as a domestic violence case involving the family is investigated. The Minister met both parties separately to emphasise child protection and safeguarding.

    10 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Gender Minister visits Nana Akua Addo, pledges family support

    Ghana's Gender, Children and Social Protection Minister visited fashion personality Nana Akua Addo and her family following reports of alleged domestic abuse, assuring them of psychosocial and social welfare support while police investigations continue. The Minister stressed the importance of safeguarding the children's wellbeing and said the Ministry would engage all affected family members, working with police and relevant institutions.

    8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Gospel musician Ohemaa Mercy plans memoir on marital abuse

    Gospel musician Ohemaa Mercy has announced plans to release a memoir detailing her experiences with marital abuse, saying the book will capture painful experiences she and others have endured while God sustained them. Her disclosure comes amid a domestic violence case involving fashion influencer Nana Akua Addo and her husband, with Ohemaa Mercy noting she rarely discusses her private life because of her calling and the value of maturity.

    8 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Harold Norman's court appearance postponed due to hospital admission

    Harold Norman, arrested in a domestic abuse case involving his wife Nana Akua, was unable to appear before court on October 7, 2026, because he had been admitted to hospital. Police investigators visited the hospital to verify the admission and said they will arraign him immediately upon his discharge.

    7 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Police to arraign husband in Nana Akua domestic abuse case

    Ghana Police says it will arraign Harold Norman immediately after his hospital discharge in connection with domestic abuse allegations involving his wife, fashion icon Nana Akua. Ms Adobea petitioned police in August, alleging physical, emotional and economic abuse.

    7 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Gender Ministry warns against violence after social media videos emerge

    The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has warned that persons who perpetrate violence against women and children will be held accountable under the law, following the widespread circulation of videos and images on social media reportedly involving actress Nana Akua Addo and her child.

    7 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Fashion influencer Nana Akua Addo allegedly assaulted by husband

    Footage of fashion influencer Nana Akua Addo showing visible injuries, including a swollen lip and cut beneath her eye, has circulated online, with many implying she was physically assaulted by her husband Harold Norman. Her manager has posted about the need to hold accountable those who use violence, and media figures have called for the protection of celebrities.

    7 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Joy FM listener wins Dubai trip in Adansi partnership anniversary

    Nana Akua Owusu-Ababio won an all-expenses-paid trip to Dubai after winning a promotional draw with Joy FM listeners, marking the 10th anniversary of the partnership between Joy 99.7 FM and Adansi Travels, which began in 2016.

    29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Woman arrested after breaking into deceased friend's room dressed as ghost

    A woman identified as Nana Akua was apprehended in Kwadaso Municipality, Ashanti Region, after being found in a deceased friend's room wrapped in white cloth and removing the dead woman's clothes from her wardrobe. She claimed a fetish priest instructed her to take the clothes for a ritual to stop the deceased's ghost from appearing to her, though residents were unconvinced and police have found no link between her and the friend's death.

    1 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 29 June

  1. Woman arrested in Kwadaso for alleged break-in disguised as ghost

    A woman identified as Nana Akua was arrested in Agric, Kwadaso Municipality, after neighbours found her dressed in a white cloth in the room of her deceased friend, allegedly removing clothes from the wardrobe. She claimed a fetish priest had advised her to take the deceased's clothes to perform a ritual to stop spiritual disturbances.

    29 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 28 June

  1. Thirteen-year-old Ghanaian author publishes debut novel

    Nana Akua Adomaa Adu-Mante, 13, has published her debut novel Motel Mystery, a mystery-adventure story inspired by her love of reading. She encourages young people to believe in themselves and pursue their dreams despite challenges in balancing writing with schoolwork.

    28 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Fashion icon clarifies she's not competing with industry colleagues

    Fashion icon Nana Akua Addo has clarified that her intention to stand out on the red carpet at the Ghana Movie Awards is not about competition but a reflection of her personality, saying the goal is for industry colleagues to work together to make the industry bigger.

    24 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Fashion critics should critique dresses, not attack celebrities: Nana Akua

    Ghanaian model and actress Nana Akua Addo has urged fashion critic Charlie Dior to focus on constructive criticism rather than personal attacks on celebrities and influencers, citing a past incident where she felt disrespected when criticized for her outfit at the music awards based on a low-quality phone photo rather than professional images.

    23 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Fashion critic ranks best and worst dressed at Ghana Movie Awards

    Fashion critic Charlie Dior reviewed red carpet looks from the 2026 Ghana Movie Awards, naming Yvonne Nelson and Nana Akua Addo as best dressed. Dior praised Nelson's Hagans-designed red gown, noting the styling worked best with her natural hair and lace styling, describing it as elegant and commanding.

    18 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 15 June

  1. Fashion icon Nana Akua challenges Yvonne Nelson over red carpet remarks

    Fashion icon Nana Akua Addo has called out actress Yvonne Nelson for not responding to criticism over resurfaced 2017 comments in which Yvonne criticized Ghanaian celebrities for prioritizing red carpet fashion over addressing movie industry challenges. Nana Akua questioned why red carpet culture was previously dismissed as vanity but is now embraced, but commenters suggest Yvonne Nelson is unbothered by the dispute.

    15 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 12 June

  1. Filmmaker urges unity as Nana Akua, Yvonne Nelson feud resurfaces

    Filmmaker and actress Ama K. Abebrese has called for unity in Ghana's film industry following a renewed feud between actress Nana Akua Addo and producer Yvonne Nelson. Abebrese criticized the exchange as unnecessary, arguing that dragging up a 2017 comment throws negative light on what should be a positive moment and urges both women to focus on building the industry rather than revisiting old remarks.

    12 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Nana Akua Addo warns against slander following Yvonne Nelson feud

    Nana Akua Addo, honoured with a 'Laureate' award at the Ghana Movie Awards, has reignited a nine-year-old feud with actress Yvonne Nelson on social media by reposting a 2017 quote in which Nelson criticised celebrities for focusing on red-carpet fashion, and contrasting Nelson's past statements with her current embrace of glamour and red-carpet culture.

    11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 18 May

  1. Fashion icon warns against judging style at awards alone

    Nana Akua Addo has said the TGMA red carpet should not be the sole measure of celebrity fashion, as fashion extends beyond one awards scheme. Her comments follow her AMVCA appearance in a cathedral-inspired gown, which sparked allegations from a Paris-based fashion house over design elements.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Actress Nana Akua Addo aims to attend Met Gala

    Actress and fashion icon Nana Akua Addo has revealed her ambition to grace the Met Gala red carpet in the coming years, citing her decade-long display of diverse fashion pieces. She also defended the fashion diversity at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards, comparing it to the BET Awards and noting that music awards celebrate diverse genres and therefore diverse fashion.

    18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 14 May

  1. Fashion entrepreneur says Nana Akua Addo has outgrown TGMA

    Dapper Jayden, a creative entrepreneur, stated that fashion icon Nana Akua Addo has "outgrown" the Telecel Ghana Music Awards red carpet, noting that she is now focusing on larger platforms like the Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards and aspiring toward the MET gala for brand building.

    14 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 11 May

  1. Reality TV star wears dress made from 500 loaves

    Reality TV star Queen Mercy Atang arrived at the 12th Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards in Lagos wearing a dress made from more than 500 loaves of bread, accompanied by maidens carrying trays of bread and multiple assistants to help carry the outfit.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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