The murder of Javits Frimpong, a bullied schoolboy in The Bronx
Thousands of people have held vigils for a 15-year-old Ghanaian boy who was chased down and killed in New York.
Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has paid tribute to 15-year-old Javits Badu Nkansah Frimpong, who was killed in the Bronx, New York. In a Facebook post, he expressed condolences to the teenager's family, especially his mother and father, and wished them strength. The young man was shot on his way to school on October 29, 2026. Sarkodie's comments came as reactions poured in from both Ghanaians and people abroad.
The Ghanaian rapper noted that while Ghana faces its own challenges, he takes pride in how he and others were raised, even in tough neighborhoods. He emphasized that murder is a significant issue in Ghana, as news of such incidents is widely reported and discussed. Sarkodie observed that the frequency of these cases in some parts of the West is alarming, causing Ghanaians to feel unsafe in those regions.
He admitted to not understanding what kind of upbringing could lead a child to become "so evil" and urged Black parents living abroad to improve their parenting skills and instill proper values in their children.
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