Oseikrom Sikanii, the popular Ghanaian internet sensation and rapper recently made an appearance on the Delay Show.
However, despite his confident demeanor, he failed to convince the host about the source of his income that supports his extravagant lifestyle.
During the interview, Oseikrom Sikanii proudly showcased his lavish jewelry and mentioned that his outfit for the occasion alone cost him over GH100,000.
When questioned about the origins of his wealth and how he manages to sustain such a luxurious way of life, Oseikrom Sikanii attributed it to his involvement in the music industry and his circle of friends.
I have so many friends and sometimes, for a whole month, I would have made no purchases with my money,” Oseirom Sikanii said.
“People send me money. Some people send me money on the basis that they find me funny. I don’t have a specific job apart from music. I perform and get paid,” he added but his response was not convincing to Delay.
“Come on. As a musician, how many shows do you get to have built an 8-bedroom and acquired many cars? What kind of shows? Mention them,” Delay asked.
In response, the up-and-coming musician said “on 5th March, I even performed at F2 Rave at Offinso. They gave me 20,000. So, just imagine, if I perform at five shows for even a month, how much do you think I’d make?”
In a heated conversation, Delay said “so, you expect me to buy this story of yours?” and he replied: “Don’t I deserve 20,000? That is even the least I take for performances,” Sikanii replied.
However, Delay was dissatisfied with the response and accused the musician of telling lies to the public and his fans.
She said: “Frankly, you throw dust in people’s eyes. Some of you would claim to be doing music and you’d be buying expensive cars, living lavishly and the moment, you are arrested for fraud. This is what’s happening. Most of you are misleading the youth and they think all is rosy but that’s not the case. Are you a fraudster?”
But Oseikrom Sikanii kept his stance and composure when he said “No, I’m not. I’m a businessman. I do it one-on-one. People impersonate me.”
Okyeame Kwame, the renowned Ghanaian rapper has urged young individuals to avoid blindly adhering to every piece of advice they receive in order to avoid unnecessary limitations in their lives.
During a recent interview on Joy Prime TV, the popular artist emphasized the importance for today’s youth to disregard advice that holds no potential to positively impact their future.
Okyeame Kwame expressed his belief that every person possesses two distinct voices within them: the voice of their physical desires and the voice of God or their spiritual essence.
He strongly advocated for prioritizing the guidance provided by the spiritual voice, encouraging individuals to listen to the divine voice over the fleeting desires of the body.
Don’t listen to advice. I beg you, young people. Because after listening to advice over the years, look at where we are. “What I am saying is nothing new. If you pay attention, if you meditate on your thoughts you will see that what I am saying is what you know already,”
The voice of the body wants you to overeat, it wants you to be lazy, it wants you to cheat your boss, it wants you to cut corners, it wants you to do all the things that you must do as quickly as possible without a lot of effort. And the voice of God in you wants you to love, it wants you to meet the right people, it wants you to sacrifice, it wants you to pummel your body, it wants you to be the boss over your body so that you can behave like Christ, or Mohammed or that good guy that you want to be like. Listen to that voice of God.”
He added; “most of the people who advise you are afraid for you. You want to be a rapper but your parents say no become a doctor. They are afraid that if you become a rapper you will amount to nothing. Look at me, I think I have become something. Sarkodie, look at M.anifest, they are all rappers, they have wives, they are living their lives and they are a good source of inspiration in the society,”.
Hajia4Real, also known as Mona Faiz Montrage, is currently fighting for her freedom in the United States of America after being extradited from the U.K. on charges related to a $2 million romance scam.
The Ghanaian socialite was arrested in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2022, and was extradited to the United States on May 12, 2023.
Federal prosecutors claim that Hajia4Real targeted elderly and single Americans living alone in her alleged romance scam.
On May 15, 2023, she appeared in federal court in Manhattan to face charges related to her involvement in several romance scams.
Her lawyer, Adam Cortez, revealed that there are six alleged victims involved in the case.
He further stated that only two victims had dealings with a woman, and only one of them claims to have interacted with Ms. Montrage.
Adam Cortez, the attorney representing Hajia4Real, is the owner of The Cortez Law Firm.
He graduated with a B.B.A. in Accounting (Magna Cum Laude) from Incarnate Word College (now University of Incarnate Word) in 1988 and obtained his law degree from The University of Texas School of Law in 1991.
He was admitted to practice law in Texas in 1991 and in New York in 2006.
Known for his expertise in handling Criminal, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation, and Civil Rights cases, Adam Cortez is also recognized as a passionate boxing enthusiast.
In the past, he served as a TV host for a boxing show. In 2017, CBS featured him, showcasing his unique story of blending his love for boxing with his career as a lawyer.
Ghanaian musician and influencer Mona Faiz Montrage, who was extradited to the US from the UK over an alleged $2m (£1.6m) romance scam, has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
She appeared before a judge on Monday but is still in custody until all bail conditions are met.
Prosecutors said she was charged with conspiracy to commit and committing wire fraud and money laundering, each of which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years imprisonment.
She was also charged with receipt of stolen money, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in jail, and conspiracy to receive stolen money, with a maximum of five years.
Montrage, popularly known as Hajia 4Reall, and her alleged criminal enterprise are accused of engaging in fraud including romance scams between 2013 and 2019.
They had allegedly targeted older American men, women and businesses.
Prosecutors said they sent a series of emails, text messages and social media messages to trick victims into believing they were in a romantic relationship – and then exploited them for monetary gains.
In one instance, she is alleged to have extorted about $89,000 through 82 wire transfers after sending the victim a fake traditional marriage certificate.
Prosecutors have also alleged she swindled people under false pretences.
Montrage is an influential musician in Ghana with over four million followers on Instagram. There has been a feeling of shock and disappointment in Ghana.
But US prosecutors have said the charges against her are accusations and she is innocent until proven guilty.
