Dr Likee says his TGMA outfit was a planned promo for O2 Indigo comedy show
Dr Likee says his controversial outfit at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards red carpet was a deliberate marketing move.
The comedian explained that the look was designed to promote his upcoming comedy show at London’s O2 Indigo.
He urged fans not to insult critics, stressing that controversy is part of the entertainment industry and helps generate attention.
In a video shared on social media on 21 May 2026, the comedian stated that he anticipated public reactions to his outfit but was never worried about the criticism.
He explained;
I knew Ghanaians would definitely talk about it, but the outfit was intentionally worn to promote my upcoming show
Dr Likee further disclosed that his choice of clothing also reflected his personal comfort and style preference, noting that he naturally enjoys wearing shorts.
He added;
Apart from the promotion, I genuinely love wearing shorts because I feel more comfortable in them
The comedian also appealed to his supporters not to insult or attack people who mocked or criticised his appearance online.
According to him, public conversations and controversies are part of the entertainment industry and often help artistes and entertainers gain attention.
He said;
Nobody should insult anyone for criticising me. I’m pleading with my loyal fans not to fight people over this. We all know it’s part of the game
He explained that the backlash and online discussions surrounding his outfit had actually helped create awareness for his comedy show at the O2 Indigo.
He stated;
If people didn’t talk about me and make me trend, my comedy show at the O2 wouldn’t receive attention,
Dr Likee concluded by saying criticism should not discourage entertainers, insisting that public scrutiny is often linked to growth and visibility in show business.
“When people don’t criticise you, you may not go far in life. That’s why it’s called showbiz, so I’m not bothered by what people said about my outfit,” he remarked.
Dr Likee revealed that he intentionally got the media talking about his O2 Indigo comedy show by wearing shorts (nika)
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The media took the bait and gave Akabenezer free publicity to his concert 😂😂🤣🤌🏽 pic.twitter.com/Sv6T4tPfSu