Ashanti Youth Group Warns Kevin Taylor Not to Set Foot In Kumasi: "We Have Banished You"
- An Ashanti youth group has told Kevin Taylor not to set foot in Kumasi, warning of dire consequences should he disobey their warning
- They claim he disrespected the Asantehene on many occasions and was not needed in the Ashanti Region, especially Kumasi, as a result
- Netizens who saw the video of the group's warning to Kevin Taylor were upset and criticised them harshly in the comments section
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An Ashanti youth group calling itself Asante Wɔ Dɔm has issued a stern warning to Kevin Taylor not to set foot in any town in the Ashanti Region, especially Kumasi.
The group's warning follows claims by the US-based Ghanaian journalist that he would soon visit the town and pay homage to some relatives living in the Ashanti Region.
Source: Facebook
Speaking at a press conference, the group, made up of some youth and elderly indigenes of the Ashanti Region, told Taylor that he was not needed in the region.
"We have banished you and we do not need you here. If you have been given a place to stay in Accra, that's okay, but don't set foot in Kumasi," the group said.
Kevin Taylor claims he is in Kumasi
On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Kevin Taylor shared a video of himself descending a flight and claimed he was in the Ashanti Region.
However, this turned out to be false as he was later spotted in Tamale hanging out with the Ghanaian artist, Ibrahim Mahama.
Source: Facebook
Why is the group warning Kevin Taylor?
The youth group and many Ashantis are upset with Taylor because the Ghanaian socialite, on several occasions, disrespected their revered King, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
The controversial US-based commentator and journalist, while residing abroad, made several derogatory remarks about the Asantehene, often seen as unprovoked.
Many Ashanti youth groups registered their displeasure with his actions and demanded he put an immediate stop to it, warning of dire consequences, but Taylor did not budge.
Fast forward to months later when he arrived back in Ghana after the National Democratic Congress (NDC) won the 2024 general elections, vowing to visit the Ashanti Region.
Ashanti youth group responds to Kevin Taylor
After Taylor's remarks, Asante Wɔ Dɔm noted that he would be unsafe 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.
The video of the Ashanti Group warning Kevin Taylor is below:
Group's warning to Kevin Taylor triggers reactions
Netizens who saw the video of the group warning Kevin Taylor were upset and criticised the group in the comments section.
@THEREALKIWI1 wrote:
"If these lots are very protective and very conscious of their territory then why’s the Ashanti region not the most beautiful, clean and modern region amongst all. Misplaced priorities!!"
@Im_himm04 wrote:
"You say this and you wan try go en there, wey disrespect this!! I like KT but ebe too much."
@obiba_jk2 wrote:
"This is condemnable and lacks justification. In Ghana, we enjoy freedom of movement across all jurisdictions, a fundamental right in our democratic system. Needless rant!"
@Nanaezze wrote:
"Not Matter How You Dislike a "Rat" don't try to corner a rat else the worst scratch of your life will be in your face."
@Nanaezze wrote:
"No Matter How You Dislike a "Rat" don't try to corner a rat else the worst scratch of your life will be in your face."
Kevin Taylor meets Wode Maya in Tamale
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Kevin Taylor arrived in Ghana from the US and has been touring regions and appearing on radio stations.
The controversial commentator met popular YouTuber Wode Maya at Tamale Airport, and their encounter sparked viral reactions online.
Kevin Taylor promised to visit Kumasi and social media users have already questioned why he has not yet visited the Ashanti region.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
