Joseph Adjei, founder of BlacVolta, has publicly apologized after old controversial tweets linked to the brand resurfaced online on May 14, 2026, triggering widespread backlash across social media and eventually leading to the suspension of the company’s X account.
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| Joseph Adjei, founder of BlacVolta |
In a personal statement released on May 14, before the suspension took effect, Joseph Adjei admitted that several of the old posts were offensive and inappropriate.
“I acknowledge that my old posts on X [Twitter] were very offensive, insensitive, and wrong. For that, I am sincerely sorry,” he stated.
He further apologized for language and jokes that appeared to normalize sexual violence, acknowledging the pain and disappointment the posts caused, particularly among women and survivors.
“The language and casual jokes normalizing and trivializing serious sexual violence were extreme, unacceptable, and I understand the disappointment, hurt, and anger this has caused, especially to women and survivors. For that, I am sincerely sorry,” part of the statement read.
The controversy began after screenshots of tweets believed to have been posted between 2010 and 2012 resurfaced online. The posts were widely criticized for containing disturbing sexual references and comments many users described as rape apologist, including some references involving minors.
Adjei explained that the X account originally started as a personal account before later becoming the official account for BlacVolta. While taking responsibility for several offensive tweets, he also claimed that some screenshots circulating online were either altered or shared without full context.
He added that he has grown personally and professionally over the years and pledged to work with organizations focused on gender-based violence awareness, women’s empowerment, consent education, and creating safer digital spaces.
The backlash intensified shortly after BlacVolta launched “The One Percent,” a private membership club designed for creatives, founders, and investors, alongside a branded Visa lifestyle card aimed at supporting Ghana’s creative economy. As attention around the brand increased, old content connected to its earlier online presence quickly resurfaced and spread across social media.
Despite the apology, criticism against the company continued to grow, with many users questioning the sincerity of the statement and calling for accountability. Some public figures, including Nana Aba Anamoah, reportedly rejected the apology publicly.
Later on May 14, 2026, the official X account of BlacVolta was suspended following mass reports from users. X has not provided a detailed public explanation regarding the suspension, although many believe it aligns with the platform’s rules concerning harmful and violent content.
The issue has since become one of the biggest talking points on Ghanaian social media, generating mixed reactions. While some defended BlacVolta and highlighted its contributions to Ghana’s creative and entertainment industry, others argued that the resurfaced posts were too serious to overlook.
Founded by Joseph Adjei, BlacVolta has grown into one of Ghana’s recognizable digital culture and entertainment platforms. The company initially gained attention through nightlife and event coverage, including photography, videography, podcasts, and live entertainment reporting, before expanding into digital media, event production, talent management, and lifestyle-fintech services.
BlacVolta describes itself as “Africa’s Infrastructure for Culture,” with a mission centered on connecting creatives, investors, and audiences while amplifying African stories globally. The company has also collaborated with major events such as AfroNation and maintains a strong presence across digital platforms.
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