Helicopter Crash: Soldier Disciplines Man for Overhyping Kwaku Oteng at State Funeral, Video Trends

Helicopter Crash: Soldier Disciplines Man for Overhyping Kwaku Oteng at State Funeral, Video Trends

  • A man, hyping businessman Kwaku Oteng at the state funeral of the Obuasi helicopter crash victims, was seriously embarrassed by a soldier
  • A soldier on duty screamed at the hypeman and dismissed him as the overzealous man approached a barrier at the venue
  • The video of the hypeman and soldier's encounter has sparked mixed reactions on social media, as many make fun of the hypeman

There was an unexpected scene at the state funeral for the Obuasi helicopter crash victims held on Friday, August 15, 2025.

A man who was attempting to shower praises on businessman Kwaku Oteng of Angel Broadcasting and Adonko Bitters fame.

Kwaku Oteng, State Funeral, Obuasi Helicopter Crash, Omae Boamah
A hypeman following Kwaku Oteng at the state funeral for helicopter crash victims gets a soldier furious. Photo source: Shadrack Amonoo Crabe
Source: Facebook

Kwaku Oteng was one of the many mourners who attended the funeral of the late Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, and seven others at the Black Star Square in Accra.

Upon his arrival, a man, whose identity is still unknown, followed the Angel and Adonko owner, shouting his accolades in the crowd.

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"May God shower rains of blessings on you. Thousand years, no puncture. Kwaku Oteng, the destiny changer, may you live long," he said, among other things.

As he continued his hyping in Appiah Stadium-esque fashion, a soldier, who was manning a barrier to regulate entries into the arena, shut him up.

"My friend, stop that! You are making noise. Da*n you!" the soldier screamed at the hypeman.

Upon hearing the soldier shout with fury, the hypeman just turned around and walked away without uttering a word or looking back.

Watch the video below:

Reactions to Kwaku Oteng hypeman-soldier's encounter

The encounter between the man hyping Kwaku Oteng and the soldier has sparked mixed reactions online. While some blasted the hypeman, others pointed him to Appiah Stadium.

Victoria Ayensu said:

"When the grounds becomes hot, no one will advise the gecko to climb wall. Aboafunu!🤣🤣🤣."

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Adom Nti said:

"As we are mourning someone is giving accolades na b3 hw3 tia w'agye. He walked 🚶‍♂️ faster than ever 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣."

Ishmael Junior said:

"Aww, but this is so humiliating 😔. Sorry bruv, I wish you never find yourself in this situation again. May Allah make you great as well."

Kwabena Zàźä said:

"Go and learn the job well from Appiah Stadium man with class 😆😆 🤣."

Frank Worbi said:

"He should have gone for tutorials from Appiah Stadium."

Source: YEN.com.gh

Authors:
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Jeffrey Owusu-Mensah (HOD Entertainment) Jeffrey is the Head of the Entertainment Desk and a graduate of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) with over 10 years of experience in journalism. He started as a reporter with Ghana News Agency (GNA). He joined Primnewsghana.com in 2016 as an editor. He moved to YEN.com.gh in 2017 as an editor and has risen to his current position. You can contact him via e-mail: j.owusu-mensah@yen.com.gh

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