Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Fave has set social media ablaze after playfully anointing Ghanaian men as the continent’s most attractive during a recent interview on the Okay Africa podcast.
When asked to crown Africa’s most appealing men, the “Baby Riddim” hitmaker admitted she hadn’t toured every country but confidently singled out Ghana. “There’s something about Ghanaian men… they’re built differently, they look like gods,” she quipped, sparking a wave of cheeky banter across the continent.
Fave, born GodsFavour Chidozie, clarified her stance with a lighthearted caveat: “I’m not equipped to answer until I travel to all African countries and see all the men.” Yet her nod to Ghana—a nation often locked in friendly rivalry with Nigeria over music, culture, and now male aesthetics—resonated instantly. Online, reactions ranged from tongue-in-cheek defiance to enthusiastic agreement. X (formerly Twitter) users in Nigeria jokingly demanded a “recount,” while Ghanaians flooded threads with flexed bicep emojis and clips of local celebrities like Stonebwoy and Henry Fitz.
The 24-year-old singer’s rise parallels the Afrobeats boom itself. Starting with viral social media freestyles, Fave broke into the mainstream after featuring on two tracks from Nigerian heavyweight Olamide’s 2021 album UY Scuti. Her signature blend of soulful R&B and Afro-fusion, showcased in hits like “Obsessed,” has cemented her as one of Nigeria’s fastest-rising stars. Yet her latest comments reveal another role: accidental cultural diplomat.
While Fave’s remarks were clearly in jest, they tap into a longstanding Ghana-Nigeria dynamic oscillating between collaboration and competition. From Burna Boy’s playful jabs at Ghanaian festivals to the mutual obsession with jollof rice, the two nations relish every chance to one-up each other—even in the realm of male beauty. “This is classic Gh-Na banter,” said Accra-based media analyst Nana Ama Asante. “Celebrity endorsements become rallying points. Tomorrow, a Ghanaian artist might return the favor praising Nigerian women—it’s all love.”
Critics argue such debates risk reducing diverse nations to stereotypes, but fans counter that the levity fosters unity. As one Instagram user noted, “Fave just gave us all a reason to appreciate each other—and maybe plan that pan-African tour she mentioned.”
For now, Ghana’s men bask in the spotlight, while Fave’s music streams surge. Whether her proclamation holds or not, one truth remains: in Africa’s vibrant cultural exchange, even a lighthearted compliment can turn into a continental conversation.
