On the night of May 9, 2026, the Grand Arena in Accra hosted the 27th edition of the Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). The red-carpet show, hosted by media personality Regina Van Helvert, took an unexpected turn when she asked actress Fella Makafui a question about her ex-husband, rapper Medikal.
According to multiple verified social media posts and local news reports, Van Helvert asked Makafui, 'How are you feeling about your ex-husband being here tonight?' The question was met with visible discomfort from Makafui, who responded briefly before moving on. The exchange quickly went viral, with many netizens criticizing Van Helvert for what they called an insensitive and intrusive line of questioning.
As of May 11, 2026, neither Van Helvert nor TGMA organizers have issued a public statement regarding the incident. The backlash continues to trend on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, with users calling for more professionalism on red carpets.
