Ghanaian actress and stylist Nana Akua Addo has fiercely responded to allegations made by Paris-based designer Almee, who accused her of stealing the concept for her outfit at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) grand finale. The designer claimed that Addo and her team took the cathedral-inspired design without giving credit.
Nana Akua Addo Shares Evidence
In an Instagram post, the actress shared screenshots of her conversations with Almee. According to Addo, she initially approached the fashion house with her design idea, but after presenting her mood board, Almee declined the project and refunded her money. She insisted that the idea was originally hers and that she did not steal anything.
Using pidgin English, she added: “I carry my Kaya go another place, headache don dey worry you?” This statement suggests that the designer is making a fuss over nothing.
Fans React to the Controversy
Many fans sided with the actress, praising her for sharing the chat logs and pointing out that the cathedral concept was hers from the start. Others compared photos of her AMVCA outfit with Almee's designs to support her claims.
However, a few critics argued that she should have simply acknowledged the designer to end the dispute peacefully.
- @fervid.magazine wrote: “Why do people want to take away your shine.”
- @rachealoflife commented: “Am I the only one that doesn’t like that ‘Dear’ thing? This is a client, what happens to ‘ma’am’?”
- @lady_tiana.a shared: “Abbas said he was inspired by the cathedral and came up with the design, and now you’re saying you’re the mind behind the idea, and another couture designer is claiming it. What should we believe now?”
- @yvonne.godswill wrote: “The cathedral idea was yours from the beginning! Don’t let nobody try to dim your shine.”
Meanwhile, some users like @hoaithanh.158 urged calm, stating: “Please read the post from @almee.lii. I think she doesn’t ask for anything too much. According to the heavy financial losses they suffered after canceling and making agreements so that @nanaakuaaddo does not have to pay any additional costs, they just need the last thing, which is respect for the brand team.”
Background to the Dispute
The controversy erupted after Almee publicly accused Addo of theft, claiming that the actress used a cathedral-inspired design without permission. The AMVCA, held on May 9, 2026, saw many celebrities showcase elegant outfits, but Addo's dress became a topic of heated debate.
This is not the first time the actress has been at the center of a fashion controversy. However, her latest response shows she is determined to defend her creative input.
