Ghanaian highlife musician Kwabena Kwabena has revealed that the wildest rumour he has ever heard about himself is that he is gay.
The award-winning singer made the disclosure during an interview with Elsie Lamar on GhanaWeb TV on February 11, 2026. During the conversation, the Adult Music hitmaker was asked to share the craziest rumour he had encountered throughout his career in the spotlight.
“Craziest? Hmm… They’re all crazy though,” he responded with a laugh.
When pressed to identify one particular rumour that stood out or made him question whether it was truly about him, the singer did not hesitate.
“They’re all crazy. But what would be the craziest? That I’m gay? Yeah, I think that’s the craziest. Because I’m very straight,” he stated.
Kwabena Kwabena went on to reflect on why such rumours may have surfaced over the years. According to him, societal tendencies to judge individuals based on outward appearance often fuel unfounded speculation.
“We live in an environment where people judge people based on their appearance, and that is very deceptive,” he explained. “You cannot judge anybody by appearance. You need to encounter the person to know the person.”
The musician further suggested that assumptions about a person’s sexuality, in particular, are often misplaced and rooted in stereotypes rather than fact.
His comments have since sparked conversations online about public scrutiny and the pressures celebrities face in managing their public image. Social media users have weighed in on the broader issue of how public figures are frequently subjected to rumours and speculation, especially regarding their personal lives.
Kwabena Kwabena, known for his soulful highlife melodies and timeless love songs, has been in the Ghanaian music industry for nearly two decades. Over the years, he has built a reputation not only for his music but also for maintaining a relatively private personal life despite being in the public eye.
Like many celebrities, however, he has not been immune to gossip and controversy. In the age of social media, rumours can spread rapidly, sometimes taking on a life of their own regardless of their accuracy.
Industry observers note that discussions like this highlight the challenges that come with fame, where public figures are often judged not only for their work but also for perceived aspects of their identity.
While Kwabena Kwabena treated the topic with humour during the interview, his remarks also shed light on the broader cultural issue of stereotyping and the importance of not forming conclusions based solely on appearance.
As online discussions continue, the highlife star appears unbothered, choosing instead to focus on his music and career while addressing speculation with calm confidence.
