Dancehall star Popcaan has been conferred with a traditional title in Ghana, where he is now being addressed as Nana Okofo Akro Kese following a ceremonial recognition during a recent visit to the West African nation.
The entertainer shared photos and videos from the event on Instagram, showing moments from what appeared to be a traditional ceremony in Ghana’s Central Region. Captioning the post, Popcaan wrote, “Nana is Grateful!!! Love and respect to my people. Together we push #KESE.”
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In one clip shared online, a speaker highlighted the significance of the moment and the expectations attached to the role.
“We don’t do this for the fun of it. We do this because we believe in you, that you can lead us,” the speaker declared.
“So, Nana Okofo Akro Kese, now you have a big responsibility to lead the youths, not only in Central Region, but in the whole of Ghana as a chief. There are no small seats for a stool. You make it bigger or smaller. So now you are a chief, duly recognized by our people, so it’s up to you to make it smaller or bigger. Congratulations, Nana.”
Images from the ceremony show the dancehall artiste standing before a towering warrior statue and later wrapped in vibrant traditional kente cloth while seated indoors. Other clips captured drumming and cultural performances as members of the community gathered around him.
The title, “Nana Okofo Akro Kese,” has been described as loosely translating to “great” or “mighty warrior chief.”
Popcaan has visited Ghana several times in recent years, including in 2019 during the country’s Year of the Return, which encouraged members of the African diaspora to visit. During that trip, he also toured Cape Coast Castle, where he laid a wreath in honour of his ancestors who were enslaved and transported to Jamaica and other parts of the world.
Fans quickly flooded the comments section with congratulatory messages, praising the entertainer for strengthening cultural connections between Jamaica and Ghana.
In 2025, Popcaan released his fifth studio album, Nothing Without God, a 14-track project reflecting themes of faith, resilience and spiritual growth.
