Ghanaian rapper Kweku Smoke has courted controversy over a post he shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account.
The post has sparked widespread debate among fans and social media users. The rapper’s message, which appeared to credit fellow rapper Sarkodie for changing the course of his life, has instead left many questioning its implications.
In the post, Kweku Smoke wrote: “My lord @God bless you. If uno show me work, like by now FBI carry me.” He accompanied the message with a photograph of Sarkodie, who is widely regarded as the young rapper’s mentor and industry godfather following the role he played in helping elevate Kwaku Smoke’s career.
While many interpreted the post as a heartfelt appreciation for Sarkodie’s guidance, others argued that it created the impression that the rapper could have ended up engaging in criminal activities had Sarkodie not taken him under his wing.
The reference to the FBI particularly caught the attention of fans, especially at a time when the United States law enforcement agency has been involved in investigations and arrests of Ghanaians linked to alleged romance fraud, cybercrime and money laundering.
The post quickly triggered mixed reactions online, with several users questioning whether Kweku Smoke was indirectly admitting to having been involved in, or tempted by, illegal activities before his music career took off.
Others warned that even if the statement was intended as a joke or metaphor, it was unnecessary and could attract unwanted attention from law enforcement agencies.
One user, Syler Mayne, cautioned, “This your caption go fit bring trouble oo.”
Another, DeLightBringer Kiko, wrote, “Crime does not expire. You are still on the radar.”
User Accra_Boy777 jokingly remarked, “Nobody go fit catch Smoke,” while Lil Gates questioned the rapper’s intentions, saying, “So you are here admitting that you do some abi? One day, one day.”
Richard Igwe, however, offered a different perspective, stating, “He’s actually saying he’d be doing something illegal if Sarkodie didn’t put him on. Understand the post.”
More users urged the rapper to exercise caution with his public statements. PACE asked, “What are you driving at Kweku?”
Another commenter warned, “This tweet can land you into sh*t. If you actually did that, remember offense has no expiry date.”
SakJuni 2020 also wrote, “Kwaku, you go put yourself in big trouble oo if money pass your top before…. I find this post very unnecessary bro.”
Although Kweku Smoke has not publicly clarified the post, many of those reacting concluded that the message was ill-advised. Some suggested that references to the FBI and criminal activity, even in jest, could invite unnecessary scrutiny from agencies such as Ghana’s Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and international law enforcement bodies.
