Okyeame Kwame rejects “Divine Judgment” claims over Accra Floods, blames poor environmental practices

Award-winning Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame has strongly disagreed with content creator and social commentator Ebo Noah regarding his claim that the devastating floods that struck parts of Accra and other areas of Ghana on June 29, 2026, were a fulfilment of a message from God.

In a Facebook post, the rapper criticised Ebo Noah’s interpretation of the disaster. He argued that Ghana’s recurring flooding is primarily caused by human actions, poor environmental management, and ineffective urban planning, rather than divine intervention.

Questioning Ebo Noah’s stance, Okyeame Kwame wrote: “Are you God’s consultant? Are you reminding God of mercy? Are you turning this physical phenomenon into a spiritual problem? Nature is speaking to us; we need to plan our country better. We must keep our gutters clean, stop contributing to global warming, refrain from throwing rubbish in drains when it rains, halt deforestation, cease illegal mining to protect our forests, invest in recycling and upcycling, and become more ambitious about waste separation and management.”

According to Okyeame Kwame, the recent floods should serve as a wake-up call for both Ghanaians and authorities to address the environmental and infrastructural issues that exacerbate flooding across the country. He emphasised that attributing the disaster to God distracts from the real causes and delays the practical solutions needed to prevent future tragedies.

“The negative effects of the rain are truly sad, and I empathise with all who have lost resources. However, making this a problem of God only compounds the issue,” he added.

Background

Okyeame Kwame’s response followed Ebo Noah’s claim that he had predicted the heavy rainfall and flooding after receiving what he described as a message from God. According to Ebo Noah, he attempted to warn the public and government officials about the impending disaster but was arrested instead of being taken seriously.

“I said it would rain and flood. God instructed me to tell Ghanaians, but I was arrested. Today, look at what is happening. Look at the properties being destroyed and the lives lost. It is very sad,” he said.

Ebo Noah further argued that people should not dismiss a message simply because of the messenger, insisting that God can communicate through anyone. “People want to hear it from their pastors or prophets before they believe. God can use anybody. I was just a medium. I saw it, I said it, and I was disregarded,” he stated.

Ebo Noah described the floods as a warning to the nation and urged both government officials and citizens to pay greater attention to environmental protection and disaster preparedness. He also cautioned that the recent flooding may not be the last, warning that if the country fails to remain vigilant, more incidents could occur in the coming weeks.

“No more talking. The rain will speak for us. In the coming weeks, a lot is going to happen, so everyone should be on the lookout,” he warned.