Kevin Taylor Spotted in Tamale, Despite Claiming to be in Kumasi: "April Fool in July"
- Ghanaian social commentator Kevin Taylor announced his arrival in Kumasi early morning Tuesday, July 29, 2025
- He triggered various reactions after the post on his Facebook page, with many commending his bravery and others criticising him
- It, however, emerged that Kevin Taylor was not in Kumasi; instead, he travelled to Tamale to meet Ibrahim Mahama, the artist
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Famous US-based Ghanaian journalist Kevin Taylor has been sighted in the Northern Region of Ghana, despite claiming to be in Kumasi.
Recent photos of the social commentator show him in Tamale and not Kumasi, as he had earlier shared on his Facebook wall.
Source: Facebook
Kevin Taylor visited the talented Ghanaian artist, Ibrahim Mahama, to experience his RedClay Studio. The artist made this known with a beautiful caption on Facebook.
"Hosted Kevin Taylor and his beautiful family @redclay_studio to see our permanent public collection and most importantly, Barnor on the road. Redclay is admission-free at all times," Ibrahim Mahama shared on his Facebook wall.
Kelvin Taylor claims to be in Kumasi
Kevin Taylor caused a stir on social media on July 29, 2025, after announcing his presence in Kumasi.
Before Ibrahim Mahama's post, Kevin Taylor shared a video of himself descending a flight and bragged about being in Kumasi, despite several warnings from residents. It, however, appeared that his claim was false since he was in Tamale and not Kumasi.
A video on X on Tuesday, July 29, sighted by YEN.com.gh showed Kevin Taylor descending a flight with a heavily built man behind him.
See Ibrahim Mahama's post of Kevin Taylor in Tamale below:
What's the fuss about Taylor's Kumasi visit?
Many people in Kumasi opposed Taylor’s visit because of his past disrespectful remarks about the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and the Ashanti culture.
He also made some insensitive comments against Kumasi traders when fire ravaged the popular Adum market.
He is also a divisive political figure, involved in legal controversies, defamation cases, and public feuds with other media personalities.
Source: Facebook
Due to his past remarks about the Asantehene, Kumasi residents are opposing Kevin Taylor's visit to the region.
A man recently released a video warning Kevin Taylor not to set foot in Kumasi. He vowed to deal with him should the warning be ignored.
He wrote a caption indicating that he was in Kumasi but was exposed by Ibrahim Mahama.
Group warns Kevin Taylor
A group calling itself Asante Wɔ Dɔm has warned Kevin Taylor not to set foot in any town in the Ashanti Region, especially Kumasi.
The group's warning comes after the US-based Ghanaian journalist detailed plans to pay homage to some relatives living in the Ashanti Region.
Addressing the issue at a press conference, the group warned Kevin Taylor against his decision to journey to the Ashanti Region.
The group premised its advice because the safety of the loudmouth NDC fanatic could not be guaranteed should he set foot in the Ashanti Region.
They categorically stated that they didn't need him to pay homage to the Otumfuo, given his past remarks.
Supreme Court frees Kevin Taylor
On July 22, in a 4-1 verdict, the Supreme Court quashed a bench warrant issued for the arrest of Kevin Taylor on contempt charges.
This comes after a ruling by Justice Kyei-Baffour in 2020, calling for the arrest of Kevin Taylor was struck off because it was made in breach of the rules of nature
Watch the video of Kevin Taylor descending from the flight below:
Kevin Taylor's visit to Tamale triggers reactions
Netizens who saw the video of Kevin Taylor's visit to Tamale expressed mixed reactions in the comments section. Many hailed him for visiting Ibrahim Mahama's RedClay Studio.
@Wiafe Mintah Filifree wrote:
"Why did he come after I left🤣🤣. I have questions from Paul Yandoh 🤣🤣🤣."
@Francis Mensah Twum wrote:
"U have missed the plot."
@Sadik Shahadu wrote:
"I love your new hairstyle bro"
Kevin Taylor dragged to court for defamation
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a Ghanaian medical entrepreneur dragged social commentator Kevin Taylor to court for defamation.
Kevin Taylor was accused of making derogatory remarks against the medical entrepreneur.
Netizens who saw the post expressed mixed reactions in the comments section, with some criticising Kevin Taylor while others sympathised with him.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
