Popular Ghanaian gospel musician Empress Gifty, has filed a GH¢20 million defamation lawsuit against controversial evangelist Patricia Asiedua, widely known as Nana Agradaa, over a series of damaging statements made on social media platforms.
The Nana Agradaa defamation case was initiated after a live broadcast aired by the evangelist on May 13, 2025, in which she allegedly launched personal attacks on Empress Gifty and her husband, Hopeson Adorye. According to legal documents filed by Gifty, the statements made on Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube were defamatory and have severely damaged her public image and family life.
The lawsuit outlines that during the live stream, Nana Agradaa made a series of false and malicious claims about Empress Gifty, including allegations that:
- The Plaintiff is promiscuous and a prostitute.
- The Plaintiff is a zoophile who flirts with dogs to earn her money to cater for her husband.
- The Plaintiff is an adulterous or an unchaste wife who has extramarital affairs with other men, and most of her paramours are pastors.
- Pastors who invite the Plaintiff to their programmes have sexual intercourse with her in their offices before the Plaintiff mounts the pulpit to sing.
- The Plaintiff is an imbecile.
These serious allegations, according to Empress Gifty, have led to widespread reputational damage, online abuse, and social ridicule, particularly affecting her children, who are reportedly being mocked in school.
The celebrity defamation case in Ghana has gained traction across the country and beyond, as the defamatory broadcast was rapidly shared by bloggers, YouTubers, and social media influencers, spreading across major platforms and international news portals.
Empress Gifty emphasised in the court documents that Nana Agradaa’s defamatory statements have transcended Ghana’s borders, reaching a global online audience and causing irreparable harm to her career, brand, and personal life.
This GH¢20 million lawsuit against Nana Agradaa highlights the growing concern about social media defamation in Ghana, particularly involving public figures and influencers.
Legal experts note that this case could set a significant precedent in addressing cyberbullying and defamation online, especially when the attacks are amplified by viral digital content.
The gospel singer is seeking general and aggravated damages, as well as a court injunction to restrain Nana Agradaa from publishing any further defamatory content about her.
