By Godwin Nii-Arhmah Okine,Samuel Obour

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Ibrahim Mahama scolded mourners at Manhyia Palace after they mobbed him with praise during the Asantehemaa’s final funeral ritesThe crowd of mourners at the funeral hailed him as a ‘destiny changer’ for helping an Adventist SHS student who was shot in the faceSocial media users shared light-hearted reactions to the video, with many stating Ibrahim Mahama was irritated because of his humility

Billionaire Ghanaian businessman Ibrahim Mahama has grabbed attention online after he scolded mourners at Manhyia Palace for showering him with exaggerated praise.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Engineers and Planners and brother of President John Mahama joined thousands of other people at Manhyia Palace to mourn the passing of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.

The Asantehemaa died on August 7, 2025, and her funeral was held from September 14-18.

Many prominent Ghanaians, including President Mahama, former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, former first lady Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings, and others, showed up at different times to mourn with the Asantehene.

Below is a TikTok video showing President Mahama and his brother in attendance at the Asantehemaa’s funeral.

Ibrahim Mahama scolds mourners at Manhyia Palace

In a video seen by YEN.com.gh on the TikTok page Shiny Creations, Ibrahim Mahama was seen heading to Manhyia to participate in the final funeral rites (Dote Yie) of the late Asantehemaa.

As he made his way towards the palace, a group of mourners mobbed him and began showering him with praise, describing him as a ‘destiny changer’ and a force for good in the world.

The praise followed the President’s brother fully funding the surgery of Suzzy Pinamang, a student of the Adventist Senior High School (SHS) in Kumasi, who was shot in the face.

Ibrahim Mahama paid for her to be treated in the United Kingdom (UK) to regain her sight and has continued to fund her recovery process.

Despite being praised, the businessman appeared displeased by the noise and the way the crowd was mobbing him, causing him to sharply rebuke them.

The TikTok video of Ibrahim Mahama scolding mourners at Manhyia is below.

Reactions to Ibrahim Mahama scolding Manhyia mourners

YEN.com.gh compiled some comments reacting to the video of Ibrahim Mahama expressing displeasure with mourners at Manhyia.

Roberta Faakor said:

“This man wants to live a normal life, but these people will not let him 😂😂😂😂.”

Guyest 🦍🔥 wrote:

“One thing about him is that he hates when you praise him as a billionaire.”

Canada 🇨🇦 commented:

“If you get money too it’s a problem ooo I swear eiiii😂😂.”

PRISCILLA said:

“I admire Ibrahim Mahama 🥰🥰🥰. So humble and he does not like being praised because of his wealth and kind nature 💯💯💯.”

silas wrote:

“People love him but he’s like me, he doesn’t like crowding.”

Ohene Nana Kwasi Boahene ll commented:

“If you know this man in real life you are a blessing. He is soo humble and respectful no matter who you are. Big up brother.”

Ibrahim Mahama scolds Appiah Stadium

Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Ibrahim Mahama scolded prominent political commentator and National Democratic Congress backer Appiah Stadium over his behaviour.

In a viral video, he expressed displeasure after the ruling party fan made certain utterances towards businessman Sam Jonah during the Mining in Motion Summit in June.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh