Nkonkonsa Celebrity Gossip From Africa
Ghanaian gospel musician, Cwesi Oteng has entered the ongoing debate surrounding the practice of trimming the hair of students at the Senior High School level in Ghana.
In a post on his social media handle, he expressed his concerns about the myths associated with this practice, particularly the belief that cutting one’s hair would enable students to attain wisdom.
He also lamented the consequences for female students, as they may have to rely on wigs when they come of age due to the constant hair trimming.
Additionally, Cwesi Oteng questioned whether this practice is part of an international conspiracy or a local custom, highlighting the broader issues related to this tradition.
“So when will they stop the idea of young girls cutting their hair so wisdom can enter the head in our schools in Ghana. Then they grow up and have to depend on wigs? Is it an international decision for Africans or our own idea for getting wisdom?” he posted.
His views come on the back of instances in the past where it has been required that persons looking to gain admission into some senior high schools first of all cut down their hairs before they are considered.
In 2021, two male students were denied admission to the Achimota Senior High School over their refusal to cut their dreadlocks, on grounds of their beliefs, leading to a national conversation on the subject.
check the tweet below
So when will they stop the idea of young girls cutting their hair so wisdom can enter the head in our schools in Ghana. Then they grow up and have to depend on wigs? Is it an international decision for Africans or our own idea for getting wisdom?
— Cwesi Oteng (@CwesiOteng) November 6, 2023
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