Social media personality Christford Affadu Danful, popularly known as Ekow Black, has been granted bail of GH₵30,000 by the Adabraka District Court after being charged in connection with alleged domestic abuse and other related offences.
The TikTok influencer made his latest court appearance on Tuesday, 21 January 2026, where the court granted him bail with two sureties. The case has been adjourned to 10 February 2026 to allow for further investigations and subsequent proceedings.
Ekow Black was initially arraigned before the same court on 16 January 2026. At that earlier hearing, the presiding magistrate, Nana Abena Asoh Owusu Omenyo, ordered that he be remanded in police custody to enable investigators to conclude their work on the case. His remand followed the circulation of a viral video that triggered widespread public outrage and renewed conversations about domestic abuse and online accountability.
The charges against the influencer stem from footage widely shared on social media, purportedly showing him physically assaulting a woman believed to be his partner. The disturbing video spread rapidly across various platforms, drawing condemnation from the public and prompting swift intervention by the Ghana Police Service.
Following the emergence of the video, police arrested Ekow Black as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of assault. In addition to the physical abuse claims, law enforcement authorities have confirmed that they are also probing accusations that the suspect threatened to release intimate images of the complainant. Such actions, if proven, could fall under offences related to sextortion and the unlawful distribution of explicit content.
According to police sources, Ekow Black was apprehended on 15 January 2026 during an intelligence-led operation carried out by the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Cyber Vetting Team. Investigators have since been working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident, including the nature of the relationship between the suspect and the alleged victim.
Preliminary findings suggest that the two were involved in a volatile relationship characterised by frequent disagreements. However, police have indicated that investigations are ongoing and that no final conclusions have yet been reached.
Reports indicate that the controversial footage first surfaced online on 14 January 2026 through a Twitter account identified as Long Lyf. The video allegedly showed a visibly agitated Ekow Black shouting at and striking the woman for reasons that remain unclear. The graphic nature of the content intensified public debate, with many calling for stronger measures against domestic violence and abuse perpetrated by public figures.
The case has since become a focal point in discussions about the responsibilities of social media influencers, the impact of online behaviour, and the role of law enforcement in addressing crimes amplified through digital platforms.
As the matter returns to court on 10 February 2026, public interest remains high. Many observers are closely watching how the legal process unfolds, particularly given the broader implications for domestic abuse awareness, digital safety, and accountability within Ghana’s fast-growing social media space.
