For Ghanaian actress and social media personality Akuapim Poloo, the road through fame has had its fair share of turbulence. But amid the noise, one unlikely figure has been a steady, grounding presence — Jamaican reggae icon Gramps Morgan.
Speaking on Okay FM’s morning show with host Nana Romeo on Tuesday, April 7, Poloo pulled back the curtain on a relationship that has quietly shaped her journey in the entertainment industry. The Morgan Heritage frontman, she revealed, has been offering her consistent encouragement for nearly seven years — a bond that traces back to one of the most transformative moments of her public life.
Poloo disclosed that her friendship with Gramps Morgan began around 2018, a period that coincided with her sudden rise to international prominence following her widely-talked-about encounter with American rap superstar Cardi B during the latter’s visit to Ghana. That moment catapulted Poloo’s social media profile into global conversations and brought with it an intensity of attention she would have to learn to manage.
It was in the middle of that transition, she says, that Gramps Morgan entered her orbit.
Since then, the Grammy-winning reggae star has been a consistent voice of reason in her corner. According to Poloo, Morgan regularly encourages her to remain focused and keep a positive outlook, even as controversies and public scrutiny periodically cloud her narrative.
In an industry where criticism can be relentless and visibility cuts both ways, she credits his mentorship-style support with helping her stay grounded and committed to building her career.
It is a quietly powerful revelation — that behind the bold social media persona and the headline-grabbing moments, there is a seasoned artist from across the Atlantic offering steady, human encouragement.
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Poloo’s disclosure comes at a significant moment. Gramps Morgan arrived in Ghana in late March 2026 for a series of cultural and developmental engagements, headlined by a landmark installation as a Development Chief by the Ga Traditional Council in Accra — a traditional honour bestowed in recognition of his efforts in fostering cultural exchange between Ghana and the Caribbean.
His visit is also tied to the Ghana–Jamaica Homecoming Festival, a growing initiative designed to deepen cultural, tourism, and economic ties between Ghana and Caribbean nations, while reconnecting the African diaspora with their ancestral roots on the continent.
For Poloo, however, the visit carries a more personal resonance — a chance to celebrate, in real time, a friendship that has quietly sustained her through some of her most challenging years in the spotlight.