Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 10.7K King Paluta just dropped a remake video of his hit song “Makoma,” and it seems the new video might have put a wrench in his career. People flocked to the comment section to express their displeasure with some of the choices that were made. “Makoma,” which stood out as a transcendent piece in the highlife genre—a native sound of Ghana—and bridged age barriers in highlife since Bisa Kdei’s “MANSA,” has had a video remake. In the new video which was directed by SOJ an inhouse team member of his, the original dark-skinned girl was replaced with a mixed-race female instead. This change has sent tremors to fans of the song across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. See the original here. #MUSICVID: Currently Ghana’s Biggest Song With 1M Views! Watch Visuals Of King Paluta High-Life Banger ‘MAKOMA’ “Obroni” is a term used for white people, and in many cases, foreigners. Mixed-race girls often fall into that category, even though light-skinned girls may not. Colorism has always played a role on an international level, with effects seen both outside of Africa via violent and offensive racist acts, and in Africa, where young girls are encouraged to bleach due to the extensive promotion of lighter skin tones. VIDEO: “Why Black Celebrities Get Whitewashed” Popular Youtuber Exposes Industry Skin Whitening From Beyonce To Nikki Minaj & More King Paluta’s decision to replace the original dark-skinned girl with an “Obroni” girl didn’t sit well with many, especially those sensitive to the media’s weaponized propaganda against darker-skinned women. Many voiced their complaints in the comments section. Popular fashion and red carpet critic Charlie Dior took to Instagram, saying, “A dark-skinned girl would have ate! I didn’t feel the chemistry at all, but the song still slaps,” in response to a video showing King Paluta meeting a mixed-race girl serving street food—a reality that doesn’t exist in Ghana. Many others joined in the conversation, expressing their discomfort with the misrepresentation. See the comments below and watch the video further down. https://www.fashionghana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/paluta.mp4 Read More Like This On Ghana Celebrity Watch VISIT OUR SHOP Hot Add to cart Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist Fohrella Short Sleeve Baroque Shirt With Kente Details $100.00 Hot Add to cart Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist Round Neck Mini Length Kaftan With TrousersRated 5.00 out of 5 $200.00 Hot Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist African Print Balloon Sleeve Jacket With Skirt $80.00 – $180.00 Hot Add to cart Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist Mud Cloth Trophy JacketRated 4.50 out of 5 $120.00 Hot Add to cart Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist African Print Two-Piece BikiniRated 4.67 out of 5 $60.00 Hot Add to cart Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist Sleeveless Bell Bottoms JumpsuitRated 4.60 out of 5 $140.00 Hot Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist African Print Leather Strip Crop Top With Wide Cut-Out Pants $250.00 Hot Add to cart Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist African Print Long Sleeves Manderin Neck Jacket $140.00 UPCOMING PRIORITY EVENTS! VIEW ALL EVENTS To Submit stories Email: submit@FashionGHANA.com or HashTag #FashionGHANA Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail FashionGHANA Admin FashionGHANA.com is a Fashion PR Company, Events planning & management team as well as Africa's leading Fashion Media House. Get Intouch with us and let's see how we can help you grow. info@FashionGHANAcom More For You AUDIO: “Stupid Educated Fools” Shatta Wale Insults Galamsey Protestors Because They Didn’t Adhere... “NO FOOD NO WATER FOR 48 HOURS” Brave Ghanaian Celebrity & Lawyer Ama... Woman Shares Inspiring Weight Loss Journey of Consistency & Persistence From Being Obese... VIDEO: Watch How Thrilled Rihanna Was To Meet Nigerian Olympic Sprinter Rhasidat Adeleke... “Ghana Robbed Me & A Lot Of Other People That Trusted Them” Michael... 50 Cents Mocks & Weighs In On Diddy Arrest & The 1,000 Bottles... AUDIO: “UPPITY AFRICAN” Failed Rapper Verbally Chastises TYLA For Not Grinding & Twerking... VIDEO: Burna Boy Sends Two Nigerian Talents To Europe For Trials Shortly After... VIDEO: Pharrell Applauded For Handling PETA Protestor & Heckler At His Toronto Biopic... VIDEO: “There’s A Tendency To Group All African Artists Under Afrobeats” Tyla Schools...