Nana Akua Addo

Also known as: Nana Akua Adomaa Adu-Mante

Ghanaian model and actress known for fashion-forward red carpet appearances and public commentary on style and industry unity.

2026-05-112026-08-09

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May 2026
18 MayDaily Guide
Nana Akua Addo ACTRESS AND fashion icon, Nana Akua Addo, has revealed her ambition to grace the Met Gala red carpet in the coming years. …
Met Gala Is My Aim – Nana Akua Addo
14 MayDaily Guide
Nana Akua Addo Creative Entrepreneur, Dapper Jayden, has indicated that Ghanaians should not expect fashion icon Nana Akua Addo at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), as she has ‘outgrown’ the TGMA red carpet. …
‘Nana Akua Addo Has Outgrown TGMA Red Carpet’
11 MayJoy Online
… Nana Akua Addo arrives dressed like a cathedral The dress inspired by Cologne Cathedral in Germany Ghanaian fashion star Nana Akua Addo lived up to her reputation for dramatic AMVCA fashion moments with a silver architectural dress inspired by Cologne Cathedral in Germany. …
Dress made from 500 loaves stuns Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards

Society

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

The News

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 →

Wednesday 1 July

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →
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

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

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 →