Hamburg-based Ghanaian media mogul on Facebook and TikTok, Sanni Adams, has openly expressed disappointment and frustration over comments made by fellow Ghanaian diaspora figure George Boxer during an interview with Ghana Media in Hamburg, Germany, following the tragic Wandsbek Markt U-Bahn incident involving a young Iranian woman and her attacker.
Sanni Adams reacts to diaspora controversy over Wandsbek Markt tragedy
Strong Reaction to Interview Comments
According to Sanni Adams, some of the remarks made during the interview crossed the line, particularly where religion and identity were concerned, describing the tone as abusive despite attempts to sound factual. The comments emerged amid widespread discussion surrounding the Wandsbek Markt tragedy, which has continued to generate emotional reactions across the diaspora.
Clarifying Religion and Responsibility
Sanni Adams stressed that Muslims should not be portrayed as toxic or blamed collectively for violent acts, emphasizing that the Sudanese man involved in the possible homicide was reportedly a Christian and not a Muslim, adding that he would not tolerate any form of disrespect toward Muslims or the wider Islamic community, a position echoed in broader discussions on responsible reporting by outlets such as BBC News.
Escalation of the Diaspora Debate
The online exchange intensified when Adams’ associate, Carlos Trouble, joined the conversation, adding what observers described as “pepper and salt to the boiling soup,” further escalating tensions within Ghana’s diaspora media space.
Context of Diaspora Media Sensitivities
The incident has reignited debate about how tragic events involving migrants and minorities are discussed publicly, especially in Europe, where misinformation can fuel division, a challenge frequently analysed by Deutsche Welle and Al Jazeera.
Calls for Responsibility and Respect
Commentators say the controversy underscores the need for restraint, empathy, and accuracy in diaspora media discussions, particularly when covering traumatic incidents similar to other cases involving African students and migrants in Europe, including the death of Ugandan student Samantha Twinomugisha in Germany.
As emotions remain high, many within the community are calling for calmer dialogue and a renewed focus on facts, sensitivity, and unity rather than division.
