Amid police arrest, Ghanaian rappers Medikal and Kofi Mole have joined the viral Kumasi toy gun trend.
The video, shared by Kofi Mole on his Instagram page, shows the two musicians playfully brandishing toy guns in a skit which has sparked massive reactions online.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service has cautioned the public that the trend violates Section 207 of the Criminal Offenses Act, 1960 (Act 29), and could lead to legal consequences.
The Kumasi toy gun trend, which has become a national sensation, involves participants mimicking action scenes or gangster culture using toy firearms in dramatic or comedic skits.
Medikal and Kofi Mole, two of Ghana’s most celebrated rappers, joined the craze with a playful performance, seemingly recorded in a private setting.
Kofi Mole recently posted a video on his Instagram, which quickly garnered attention for its humour and the strong chemistry between the duo, sparking laughter and admiration from fans. The clip became viral, fueling the growth of the already trending challenge.
Other celebrities, including Shatta Wale, have since jumped on the bandwagon, further popularizing the trend.
The police, in a statement, said the law criminalizes acts likely to disturb public peace, warning that participants in the trending video could face arrest and prosecution.
The police expressed concerns over the potential dangers associated with the trend. They noted that the use of toy guns, which often closely resemble real firearms, could provoke panic or escalate into violent confrontations.
“We, hereby, caution the artists to desist from this act as it constitutes the offence of offensive conduct conducive to breach of the peace contrary to Section 207 of the Criminal Offenses Act, (Act 29) amongst others”
Authorities also cautioned that the trend could lead to misinterpretations, especially in public settings, where bystanders or law enforcement might mistake the toy weapons for real ones.
Fans and followers of Medikal and Kofi Mole have taken to social media to share their thoughts on the video. While many found it entertaining, others expressed concerns about the message it sends to the youth.
